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LOINC Code 44886-0: Malignant cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]

44886-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignant cells Manual cnt (Pericard 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 Pericard 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 Pericard 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
  • 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 Pericardial fluid by Manual count
  • Malignant cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Malig; Manl; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Pcar; Pericardial fluid; Point in time; 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 Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]Malignant cells [#/volume] in Pericardial fluid by Manual countMalignant cells # Pcar ManualMalignant cellsHEM/BCMalignant cells, Pericardial fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44886-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMalignant cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMalignant cells
Short nameMalignant cells # Pcar Manual
ComponentMalignant cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pericard fld
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
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, Pericardial fluid

Part names

Malignant cellsNCncPtPericard fldQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Pericardial fluid

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