AutoICD API

38500-5

Laboratory

Spermatozoa Progressive Grade 1/Spermatozoa in Semen

Definition

Grade 1 sperm wriggle sluggishly and make little forward progress. (Sperm that actually clump together may indicate that antibodies to the sperm are present.)

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Spermatozoa.progressive.grade 1/Spermatozoa

Property

NFr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Semen

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

FERT

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Sperm Prog 1 NFr Smn

Display Name

Spermatozoa Progressive Grade 1/Spermatozoa (Sem)

Related Names

EjaculateFERTILITY TESTINGGenitourinaryGUiNumber fractionPercentPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSemSeminal fluidSmnSMPLSSpermSperm ProgSperm Prog 1UROUrology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 38500-5?

LOINC code 38500-5 identifies "Spermatozoa Progressive Grade 1/Spermatozoa in Semen". Grade 1 sperm wriggle sluggishly and make little forward progress. (Sperm that actually clump together may indicate that antibodies to the sperm are present.)

What does 38500-5 measure?

This code measures Spermatozoa.progressive.grade 1/Spermatozoa in Semen. It belongs to the FERT class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.