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LOINC Code 48708-2: RBC.fresh/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)

48708-2 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC.fresh/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF) 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 Erythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Erythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Erythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count
  • Erythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes
  • Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBC.fresh; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal 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

RBC.fresh/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)Erythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual countRBC.fresh/RBC NFr CSF ManualErythrocytes.fresh/ErythrocytesHEM/BCFresh red blood cells/Erythrocytes, Spinal fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48708-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC.fresh/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)
DescriptionErythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes
Short nameRBC.fresh/RBC NFr CSF Manual
ComponentErythrocytes.fresh/Erythrocytes
PropertyNFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Fresh red blood cells/Erythrocytes, Spinal fluid

Part names

Erythrocytes.fresh/ErythrocytesNFrPtCSFQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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