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LOINC Code 40519-1: Histiocytes/Cells Manual cnt (Pleur fld)

40519-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Histiocytes/Cells Manual cnt (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 Histiocytes/Cells. 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 Histiocytes/Cells. 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: Observation
  • Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Histiocytes/cells in Pleural fluid by Manual count
  • Histiocytes/Cells
  • Cell; Cellularity; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Histiocyte; Histocytes; Manl; Number fraction; Percent; Pleural; Pleural fluid; 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

Histiocytes/Cells Manual cnt (Pleur fld)Histiocytes/cells in Pleural fluid by Manual countHistiocytes NFr Plr ManualHistiocytes/CellsHEM/BCHistiocytes/cells, Pleural fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40519-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameHistiocytes/Cells Manual cnt (Pleur fld)
DescriptionHistiocytes/Cells
Short nameHistiocytes NFr Plr Manual
ComponentHistiocytes/Cells
PropertyNFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.15
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Histiocytes/cells, Pleural fluid

Part names

Histiocytes/CellsNFrPtPlr fldQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Pleural fluid

About this content

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