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LOINC Code 100856-4: CD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/Cells (Bld MC)

100856-4 is a LOINC code used to identify CD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/Cells (Bld MC) 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 Cells.CD3+CD4+/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld MC.

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 Cells.CD3+CD4+/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld MC.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • CD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/cells in Blood mononuclear cells
  • Cells.CD3+CD4+/Cells
  • Blood; CD3 Cells; CD3+CD4+ Cells; CD3-CD4+; CD4+ T cells; Cell; Cellularity; Helper T cells; Inducer T cells; L3T4; Leu3; Leu-3; Leu4; Leu-4; Microbiology; Number Fraction; PBMC; Percent; Peripheral blood mononuclear cells; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; T3; T4; T-4; T4 helper/inducer cells; W3/25; WB; Whole blood

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

CD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/Cells (Bld MC)CD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/cells in Blood mononuclear cellsCD3+CD4+ Cells Bld MC-NFrCells.CD3+CD4+/CellsMICROCD3+CD4+ (T4 Helper) Cells/cells, BloodNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100856-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCD3+CD4+ (T4 helper) cells/Cells (Bld MC)
DescriptionCells.CD3+CD4+/Cells
Short nameCD3+CD4+ Cells Bld MC-NFr
ComponentCells.CD3+CD4+/Cells
PropertyNFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld MC
ScaleQn
ClassMICRO
Example units%
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.73
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

CD3+CD4+ (T4 Helper) Cells/cells, Blood

Part names

Cells.CD3+CD4+/CellsNFrPtBld MCQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Blood mononuclear cells

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