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LOINC Code 33836-8: Malignant cells Manual cnt (Bld) [#/Vol]

33836-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignant cells Manual cnt (Bld) [#/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 Malignant cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Malignant cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

  • Malignant cells [#/volume] in Blood by Manual count
  • Malignant cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Blood; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Malig; Manl; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; Whole blood

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

Malignant cells Manual cnt (Bld) [#/Vol]Malignant cells [#/volume] in Blood by Manual countMalignant cells # Bld ManualMalignant cellsHEM/BCMalignant cells, BloodNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33836-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameMalignant cells Manual cnt (Bld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMalignant cells
Short nameMalignant cells # Bld Manual
ComponentMalignant cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*9/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Malignant cells, Blood

Part names

Malignant cellsNCncPtBldQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood

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