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LOINC Code 48709-0: Burr cells/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)

48709-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Burr cells/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 Burr cells/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 Burr cells/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

  • Burr cells/Erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count
  • Burr cells/Erythrocytes
  • Cell; Cellularity; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Discocytes; Echinocyte; Echinocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Erythrocytes.crenated; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Sea urchin 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

Burr cells/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)Burr cells/Erythrocytes in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual countBurr Cells/RBC NFr CSF ManualBurr cells/ErythrocytesHEM/BCBurr cells/Erythrocytes, Spinal fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48709-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBurr cells/Erythrocytes Manual cnt (CSF)
DescriptionBurr cells/Erythrocytes
Short nameBurr Cells/RBC NFr CSF Manual
ComponentBurr cells/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

Burr cells/Erythrocytes, Spinal fluid

Part names

Burr cells/ErythrocytesNFrPtCSFQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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