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LOINC Code 96734-9: Fatty acid salts LM Ql (Stl)

96734-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Fatty acid salts LM Ql (Stl) 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 Fatty acid salts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Fatty acid salts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Fatty acid salts [Presence] in Stool by Light microscopy
  • Fatty acid salts
  • Acd; Acids; Bowel movement; Chemistry; FA salts; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Soap; Soaps; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

Fatty acid salts LM Ql (Stl)Fatty acid salts [Presence] in Stool by Light microscopyFA salts Stl Ql MicroFatty acid saltsCHEMFatty acid salts, StoolPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96734-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFatty acid salts LM Ql (Stl)
DescriptionFatty acid salts
Short nameFA salts Stl Ql Micro
ComponentFatty acid salts
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleOrd
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Fatty acid salts, Stool

Part names

Fatty acid saltsPrThrPtStoolOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Light microscopy

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