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 99860-9: RBC.non-dysmorphic Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Area]

Name: LOINC Code 99860-9: RBC.non-dysmorphic Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Area]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:34.291Z

99860-9 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC.non-dysmorphic Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/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 Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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: Computer assisted

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphic [#/area] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted method
Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphic
#/area; Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Comp Assist; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Isomorphic RBC; Non-dys RBC; Nondysmorphic RBC; Number areic; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS

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

RBC.non-dysmorphic Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Area]Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphic [#/area] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted methodNon-dysmorphic RBC #/area UrnS AI AssisErythrocytes.non-dysmorphicUANon-dysmorphic red blood cells, Urine sedimentNaric

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99860-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameRBC.non-dysmorphic Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Area]

DescriptionErythrocytes.non-dysmorphic

Short nameNon-dysmorphic RBC #/area UrnS AI Assis

ComponentErythrocytes.non-dysmorphic

PropertyNaric

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleQn

MethodComputer assisted

ClassUA

Example unitsp/HPF

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Non-dysmorphic red blood cells, Urine sediment

Part names

Erythrocytes.non-dysmorphicNaricPtUrine sedQnComputer assistedNumber Areic (per area)Point in time (spot)Urine sedimentComputer assisted method

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