What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 46238-2: Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes (Body fld)

Name: LOINC Code 46238-2: Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes (Body fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:31.116Z

46238-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes (Body 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 Lymphocytes.kappa/Lymphocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body 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 Lymphocytes.kappa/Lymphocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes in Body fluid
Lymphocytes.kappa/Lymphocytes
B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; CELL MARKERS; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; Lymp; Lymph; Lympho; Lymphocyte; Lymphs; Lymphs Kappa; Lymphs%; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tumor marker

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

Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes (Body fld)Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes in Body fluidLymphs Kappa/lymph NFr FldLymphocytes.kappa/LymphocytesCELLMARKKappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes, Body fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46238-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameKappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes (Body fld)

DescriptionLymphocytes.kappa/Lymphocytes

Short nameLymphs Kappa/lymph NFr Fld

ComponentLymphocytes.kappa/Lymphocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Body fld

ScaleQn

ClassCELLMARK

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.19

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Kappa lymphocytes/Lymphocytes, Body fluid

Part names

Lymphocytes.kappa/LymphocytesNFrPtBody fldQnNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

About this content

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