LOINC Code 32194-3: Monocytes+Macrophages LM Ql (Pleur fld)

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 Monocytes+Macrophages. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr 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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Monocytes+Macrophages [Presence] in Pleural fluid by Light microscopy
• Monocytes+Macrophages
• HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; LM; Macrop; Macrophage; Macros; Macrphg; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Mono; Monocyte; Monos; Monos+Macros; Ordinal; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; thoracentesis 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.

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