LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 32709-8: Neutrophils (Body fld) [#/Vol]

32709-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Neutrophils (Body 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 Neutrophils. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 Body 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Neutrophils [#/volume] in Body fluid
  • Neutrophils
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Neutrophils (Body fld) [#/Vol]Neutrophils [#/volume] in Body fluidNeutrophils # FldNeutrophilsHEM/BCNeutrophils, Body fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32709-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameNeutrophils (Body fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionNeutrophils
Short nameNeutrophils # Fld
ComponentNeutrophils
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Neutrophils, Body fluid

Part names

NeutrophilsNCncPtBody fldQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

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