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LOINC Code 96716-6: Odor Nom (Prost fld)

96716-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Odor Nom (Prost fld) 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 Odor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostatic 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 Odor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostatic 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Odor of Prostatic fluid
  • Odor
  • EPS; expressed prostatic secretion; Genitourinary; GU; Nominal; Point in time; Prost; Prost fld; Prostate; Prostate secretion; Prostati; Prostatic secretion; Random; SPEC; Typ; 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

Odor Nom (Prost fld)Odor of Prostatic fluidOdor Prost fldOdorSPECOdor, Prostate fluidType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96716-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameOdor Nom (Prost fld)
DescriptionOdor
Short nameOdor Prost fld
ComponentOdor
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Prostatic fld
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Odor, Prostate fluid

Part names

OdorTypePtProstatic fldNomPoint in time (spot)Prostatic fluid

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