LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 44888-6: Malignant cells (Syn fld) [#/Vol]

44888-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignant cells (Syn 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 Synv 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 Synv 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 Synovial fluid
  • Malignant cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Malig; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial 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

Malignant cells (Syn fld) [#/Vol]Malignant cells [#/volume] in Synovial fluidMalignant cells # SnvMalignant cellsHEM/BCMalignant cells, Synovial fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44888-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameMalignant cells (Syn fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMalignant cells
Short nameMalignant cells # Snv
ComponentMalignant cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Synv 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, Synovial fluid

Part names

Malignant cellsNCncPtSynv fldQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Synovial fluid

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