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LOINC Code 32164-6: Cells Manual cnt (Syn fld) [#/Vol]

32164-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Cells Manual cnt (Syn fld) [#/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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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

  • Cells [#/volume] in Synovial fluid by Manual count
  • Cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Manl; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial fluid

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

Cells Manual cnt (Syn fld) [#/Vol]Cells [#/volume] in Synovial fluid by Manual countCells # Snv ManualCellsHEM/BCCells, Synovial fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32164-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameCells Manual cnt (Syn fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionCells
Short nameCells # Snv Manual
ComponentCells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Synv fld
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.07
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Cells, Synovial fluid

Part names

CellsNCncPtSynv fldQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Synovial fluid

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