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LOINC Code 90261-9: Microscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Bile)

90261-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Bile) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bil fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bil fld.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both
  • Method: Giemsa stain

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Bile fluid by Giemsa stain
  • Observation
  • BIFL; Bile fluid; Biliary fluid; Gie Stn; GMS; ID; Identity or presence; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Microscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Bile)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Bile fluid by Giemsa stainGie Stn BiflObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, BilePrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90261-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Bile)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameGie Stn Bifl
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bil fld
ScaleNom
MethodGiemsa stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.65
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Bile

Part names

ObservationPridPtBil fldNomGiemsa stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Bile fluid

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