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LOINC Code 9704-8: Spermatozoa Nom (Sem)

9704-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Spermatozoa 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 Spermatozoa. 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 Spermatozoa. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Spermatozoa [Morphology] in Semen
  • Spermatozoa
  • Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Morphology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Sperm; 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

Spermatozoa Nom (Sem)Spermatozoa [Morphology] in SemenSperm SmnSpermatozoaFERTSpermatozoa, SemenMorph

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code9704-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpermatozoa Nom (Sem)
DescriptionSpermatozoa
Short nameSperm Smn
ComponentSpermatozoa
PropertyMorph
TimingPt
System (specimen)Semen
ScaleNom
ClassFERT
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Spermatozoa, Semen

Part names

SpermatozoaMorphPtSemenNomMorphologyPoint in time (spot)

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