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 14823-9: Macrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec)

Name: LOINC Code 14823-9: Macrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14823-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Macrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec) 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 Macrophages/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Macrophages/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Macrophages/Leukocytes in Bronchial specimen by Manual count
Macrophages/Leukocytes
Bro; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Macrop; Macrophage; Macros; Macrphg; Manl; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Macrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec) (14823-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Macrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec)Macrophages/Leukocytes in Bronchial specimen by Manual countMacrophages NFr Bronch ManualMacrophages/LeukocytesHEM/BCMacrophages/White Blood Cells, Bronchial specimenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14823-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameMacrophages/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bronch spec)

DescriptionMacrophages/Leukocytes

Short nameMacrophages NFr Bronch Manual

ComponentMacrophages/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bronchial

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Macrophages/White Blood Cells, Bronchial specimen

Part names

Macrophages/leukocytesNFrPtBronchialQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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