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LOINC Code 99915-1: Cocci bacteria Auto Ql (Urine sed)

99915-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cocci bacteria Auto 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 Cocci bacteria. 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 Cocci bacteria. 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: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cocci bacteria [Presence] in Urine sediment by Automated
  • Cocci bacteria
  • Auto; Automated detection; Bact; Elec; Elect; Electr; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Cocci bacteria Auto Ql (Urine sed)Cocci bacteria [Presence] in Urine sediment by AutomatedCocci UrnS Ql AutoCocci bacteriaUACocci bacteria, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99915-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCocci bacteria Auto Ql (Urine sed)
DescriptionCocci bacteria
Short nameCocci UrnS Ql Auto
ComponentCocci bacteria
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine sed
ScaleOrd
MethodAutomated
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Cocci bacteria, Urine sediment

Part names

Cocci bacteriaPrThrPtUrine sedOrdAutomatedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sediment

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