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 51624-5: Malignant cells/Cells Manual cnt (Dial fld)

Name: LOINC Code 51624-5: Malignant cells/Cells Manual cnt (Dial fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:35.012Z

51624-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Malignant cells/Cells Manual cnt (Dial 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 Malignant cells/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial 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/Cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial 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
Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Malignant cells/cells in Dialysis fluid by Manual count
Malignant cells/Cells
Cell; Cellularity; Diaf; Dialysate; Dialysis fluid; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Malig; Manl; Number fraction; Percent; 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/Cells Manual cnt (Dial fld)Malignant cells/cells in Dialysis fluid by Manual countMalignant cells NFr Dial fld ManualMalignant cells/CellsHEM/BCMalignant cells/cells, Dialysis fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51624-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameMalignant cells/Cells Manual cnt (Dial fld)

DescriptionMalignant cells/Cells

Short nameMalignant cells NFr Dial fld Manual

ComponentMalignant cells/Cells

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Dial fld

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Malignant cells/cells, Dialysis fluid

Part names

Malignant cells/CellsNFrPtDial fldQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Dialysis fluid

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