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 56960-8: Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM)

Name: LOINC Code 56960-8: Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

56960-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM) 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 Neutrophils.segmented/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Neutrophils.segmented/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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

Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes in Bone marrow by Manual count
Neutrophils.segmented/Leukocytes
BM; BON; Bone marrow; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Manl; MAR; Marrow (bone); minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Neuts Seg; N-Seg; Number fraction; Percent; PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Seg; Segs; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM) (56960-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM)Segmented neutrophils/Leukocytes in Bone marrow by Manual countNeuts Seg NFr Mar ManualNeutrophils.segmented/LeukocytesHEM/BCSegmented neutrophils/White Blood Cells, Bone marrowNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56960-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameSegmented neutrophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (BM)

DescriptionNeutrophils.segmented/Leukocytes

Short nameNeuts Seg NFr Mar Manual

ComponentNeutrophils.segmented/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bone mar

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Segmented neutrophils/White Blood Cells, Bone marrow

Part names

Neutrophils.segmented/leukocytesNFrPtBone marQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Bone marrow

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