What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 98023-5: Epithelial cells LM (Cvx/Vag) [#/Area]

Name: LOINC Code 98023-5: Epithelial cells LM (Cvx/Vag) [#/Area]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.427Z

98023-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Epithelial cells LM (Cvx/Vag) [#/Area] 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 Epithelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx/Vag.

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 Epithelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Cvx/Vag.

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

Epithelial cells [#/area] in Cervical or vaginal smear or scraping by Light microscopy
Epithelial cells
#/area; Cell; Cellularity; Cervix; Epi; Epi Cells; Epith; Epithelia; Genital tract; Genital vaginal; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vag fld; Vag fluid; Vagina; Vaginal fluid

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

Epithelial cells LM (Cvx/Vag) [#/Area]Epithelial cells [#/area] in Cervical or vaginal smear or scraping by Light microscopyEpi Cells #/area Cvx/Vag MicroEpithelial cellsHEM/BCEpithelial cells, Cervix Or Vagina SpecimenNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98023-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameEpithelial cells LM (Cvx/Vag) [#/Area]

DescriptionEpithelial cells

Short nameEpi Cells #/area Cvx/Vag Micro

ComponentEpithelial cells

PropertyNaric

TimingPt

System (specimen)Cvx/Vag

ScaleQn

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassHEM/BC

Example units/area

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Epithelial cells, Cervix Or Vagina Specimen

Part names

Epithelial cellsNaricPtCvx/VagQnMicroscopy.lightNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Cervix or VaginaLight microscopy

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