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 99872-4: Superficial transitional cells Computer assisted Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 99872-4: Superficial transitional cells Computer assisted Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:34.291Z

99872-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Superficial transitional cells Computer assisted Ql (Urine sed) 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 Transitional cells.superficial. 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 Transitional cells.superficial. 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

Superficial transitional cells [Presence] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted method
Transitional cells.superficial
Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Cell; Cellularity; Comp Assist; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Sup trans cells; Trans 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

Superficial transitional cells Computer assisted Ql (Urine sed)Superficial transitional cells [Presence] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted methodSuperficial trans cells UrnS Ql AI AssisTransitional cells.superficialUASuperficial transitional cells, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99872-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameSuperficial transitional cells Computer assisted Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionTransitional cells.superficial

Short nameSuperficial trans cells UrnS Ql AI Assis

ComponentTransitional cells.superficial

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodComputer assisted

ClassUA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Superficial transitional cells, Urine sediment

Part names

Transitional cells.superficialPrThrPtUrine sedOrdComputer assistedSuperficial transitional cellsPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentComputer assisted method

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.