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LOINC Code 32201-6: Unidentified cells Manual cnt (CSF) [#/Vol]

32201-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Unidentified cells Manual cnt (CSF) [#/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 Unidentified cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Unidentified cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Unidentified cells [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count
  • Unidentified cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; NOS AB; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Unident 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.

Common synonyms

Unidentified cells Manual cnt (CSF) [#/Vol]Unidentified cells [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual countUnident Cells # CSF ManualUnidentified cellsHEM/BCSpinal fluid Unidentified cells Manual Cnt testNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32201-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameUnidentified cells Manual cnt (CSF) [#/Vol]
DescriptionUnidentified cells
Short nameUnident Cells # CSF Manual
ComponentUnidentified cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
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 changed2.44

Consumer names

Spinal fluid Unidentified cells Manual Cnt test

Part names

Unidentified cellsNCncPtCSFQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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