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LOINC Code 34561-1: Cell count panel (Pleur fld)

34561-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cell count panel (Pleur 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 Cell count panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

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 Cell count panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cell count panel - Pleural fluid
  • Cell count panel
  • Cell Cnt Pnl; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Pan; PANEL.HEMATOLOGY& CELL COUNTS; Panl; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Pnl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; thoracentesis fluid

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

Cell count panel (Pleur fld)Cell count panel - Pleural fluidCell Cnt Pnl PlrCell count panelPANEL.HEM/BCCell count panel, Pleural fluid-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34561-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameCell count panel (Pleur fld)
DescriptionCell count panel
Short nameCell Cnt Pnl Plr
ComponentCell count panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld
ScaleQn
ClassPANEL.HEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.10
Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Cell count panel, Pleural fluid

Part names

Cell count panel-PtPlr fldQnPoint in time (spot)Pleural fluid

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