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LOINC Code 96732-3: Spermine LM Nom (Sem)

96732-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermine LM Nom (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 Spermine. 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 Spermine. 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.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Spermine [Presence] in Semen by Light microscopy
  • Spermine
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Point in time; PR; Random; 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

Spermine LM Nom (Sem)Spermine [Presence] in Semen by Light microscopySpermine Smn MicroSpermineFERTSpermine, SemenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96732-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermine LM Nom (Sem)
DescriptionSpermine
Short nameSpermine Smn Micro
ComponentSpermine
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassFERT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Spermine, Semen

Part names

SperminePrThrPtSemenNomMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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