LOINC Code 96731-5: Curschmann's spirals and crystals LM Nom (Lower resp)

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 Curschmann's spirals & crystals. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Curschmann's spirals and crystals [type] in Lower respiratory specimen by Light microscopy
• Curschmann's spirals & crystals
• Breathing; Crys; Cryst; Crystal; Cursch spir + crys; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Identity or presence; LM; Low; Lower resp; Lungs; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Point in time; Random; RS; S prime; Spec

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.

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