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LOINC Code 95598-9: Mucus strands Microscopy Ql (Sem)

95598-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucus strands Microscopy Ql (Sem) 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 Mucus strands. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Mucus strands. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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: Observation
  • Method: Microscopy

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Mucus strands [Presence] in Semen by Microscopy
  • Mucus strands
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Mucous; Mucous Threads; Mucus threads; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; URO; Urology

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

Mucus strands Microscopy Ql (Sem)Mucus strands [Presence] in Semen by MicroscopyMucus strands Smn Ql MicroMucus strandsFERTMucus strands, SemenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95598-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMucus strands Microscopy Ql (Sem)
DescriptionMucus strands
Short nameMucus strands Smn Ql Micro
ComponentMucus strands
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleOrd
MethodMicroscopy
ClassFERT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Mucus strands, Semen

Part names

Mucus strandsPrThrPtSemenOrdMicroscopyPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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