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LOINC Code 91850-8: Microscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Genital specimen)

91850-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Microscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Genital specimen) 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 Genital.

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 Genital.

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 Genital specimen by Giemsa stain
  • Observation
  • Gen; Genital tract; Gie Stn; GMS; Identity or presence; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; St; Stains; Stn; Urogenit; Urogenital

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 (Genital specimen)Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Genital specimen by Giemsa stainGie Stn GenitalObservationMICROMicroscopic observation, Genital specimenPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code91850-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameMicroscopic observation Giemsa stain Nom (Genital specimen)
DescriptionObservation
Short nameGie Stn Genital
ComponentObservation
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Genital
ScaleNom
MethodGiemsa stain
ClassMICRO
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Microscopic observation, Genital specimen

Part names

ObservationPridPtGenitalNomGiemsa stainPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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