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LOINC Code 35068-6: Blasts (CSF) [#/Vol]

35068-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Blasts (CSF) [#/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 Blasts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Blasts. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Blasts [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Blasts
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Blast; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal 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

Blasts (CSF) [#/Vol]Blasts [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidBlasts # CSFBlastsHEM/BCBlasts, Spinal fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35068-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlasts (CSF) [#/Vol]
DescriptionBlasts
Short nameBlasts # CSF
ComponentBlasts
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.11
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Blasts, Spinal fluid

Part names

BlastsNCncPtCSFQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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