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 99884-9: Cholesterol crystals Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 99884-9: Cholesterol crystals Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:34.291Z

99884-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol crystals Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Vol] 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 Cholesterol crystals. 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 Cholesterol crystals. 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

Cholesterol crystals [#/volume] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted method
Cholesterol crystals
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Artificial Intelligence; Automated detection; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholest Cry; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; Cnt; Comp Assist; Count; Count/volume; Crys; Cryst; Crystal; CT; Lipid; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Cholesterol crystals Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Vol]Cholesterol crystals [#/volume] in Urine sediment by Computer assisted methodCholest Cry # UrnS Comp AssistCholesterol crystalsUACholesterol crystals, Urine sedimentNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99884-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol crystals Computer assisted (Urine sed) [#/Vol]

DescriptionCholesterol crystals

Short nameCholest Cry # UrnS Comp Assist

ComponentCholesterol crystals

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleQn

MethodComputer assisted

ClassUA

Example unitsp/ul

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Cholesterol crystals, Urine sediment

Part names

Cholesterol crystalsNCncPtUrine sedQnComputer assistedNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentComputer assisted method

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