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LOINC Code 33388-0: Band form neutrophils/Leukocytes (Pericard fld)

33388-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Band form neutrophils/Leukocytes (Pericard fld) 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.band form/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard 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.band form/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard 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

  • Band form neutrophils/Leukocytes in Pericardial fluid
  • Neutrophils.band form/Leukocytes
  • Bands; bnd; Cardio; Cardiology; Heart Disease; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; N-Band; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Neuts Band; Number Fraction; PCAR; Percent; Pericardial fluid; PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood 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

Band form neutrophils/Leukocytes (Pericard fld)Band form neutrophils/Leukocytes in Pericardial fluidNeuts Band NFr PcarNeutrophils.band form/LeukocytesHEM/BCBand form neutrophils/White Blood Cells, Pericardial fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33388-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBand form neutrophils/Leukocytes (Pericard fld)
DescriptionNeutrophils.band form/Leukocytes
Short nameNeuts Band NFr Pcar
ComponentNeutrophils.band form/Leukocytes
PropertyNFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pericard fld
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

Band form neutrophils/White Blood Cells, Pericardial fluid

Part names

Neutrophils.band form/leukocytesNFrPtPericard fldQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Pericardial fluid

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