LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 44882-9: Malignant cells (Periton fld) [#/Vol]

44882-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignant cells (Periton fld) [#/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 Periton 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 Malignant cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Malignant cells [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluid
  • Malignant cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Malig; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 (Periton fld) [#/Vol]Malignant cells [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluidMalignant cells # PrtMalignant cellsHEM/BCMalignant cells, Peritoneal fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44882-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMalignant cells (Periton fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMalignant cells
Short nameMalignant cells # Prt
ComponentMalignant cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Periton fld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.17
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Malignant cells, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

Malignant cellsNCncPtPeriton fldQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

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