LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 20598-9: CD3 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]

20598-9 is a LOINC code used to identify CD3 cells (Specimen) [#/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 Cells.CD3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • CD3 cells [#/volume] in Specimen
  • Cells.CD3
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; CD3 Cells; Cell; CELL MARKERS; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Leu4; Leu-4; Misc; Miscellaneous; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; T3; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]CD3 cells [#/volume] in SpecimenCD3 Cells # SpecCells.CD3CELLMARKCD3 cells, SpecimenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20598-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameCD3 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]
DescriptionCells.CD3
Short nameCD3 Cells # Spec
ComponentCells.CD3
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleQn
ClassCELLMARK
Example units/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

CD3 cells, Specimen

Part names

Cells.CD3NCncPtXXXQnCD3 cellsNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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