What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 32823-7: Columnar cells/Cells (Bronch spec)

Name: LOINC Code 32823-7: Columnar cells/Cells (Bronch spec)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.064Z

32823-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Columnar cells/Cells (Bronch spec) 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 Columnar cells/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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 Columnar cells/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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

Columnar cells/cells in Bronchial specimen
Columnar cells/Cells
Bro; Cell; Cellularity; Columnar cell; Columnar epithelial cell; Columnar epithelial cells; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Number Fraction; Percent; 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

Columnar cells/Cells (Bronch spec)Columnar cells/cells in Bronchial specimenColumnar Cells NFr BronchColumnar cells/CellsHEM/BCColumnar cells/cells, Bronchial specimenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32823-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameColumnar cells/Cells (Bronch spec)

DescriptionColumnar cells/Cells

Short nameColumnar Cells NFr Bronch

ComponentColumnar cells/Cells

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bronchial

ScaleQn

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Columnar cells/cells, Bronchial specimen

Part names

Columnar cells/CellsNFrPtBronchialQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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