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 17359-1: Neutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 17359-1: Neutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

17359-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Neutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/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 Neutrophils. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Neutrophils. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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

Neutrophils [#/volume] in Semen by Manual count
Neutrophils
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Ejaculate; FERTILITY TESTING; Genitourinary; GU; Manl; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; URO; Urology

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 Neutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/Vol] (17359-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Neutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/Vol]Neutrophils [#/volume] in Semen by Manual countNeutrophils # Smn ManualNeutrophilsFERTNeutrophils, SemenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17359-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameNeutrophils Manual cnt (Sem) [#/Vol]

DescriptionNeutrophils

Short nameNeutrophils # Smn Manual

ComponentNeutrophils

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassFERT

Example units10*3/uL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Neutrophils, Semen

Part names

NeutrophilsNCncPtSemenQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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