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LOINC Code 61181-4: Cells Counted Total (Bld fetus) [#]

61181-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Cells Counted Total (Bld fetus) [#] 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 Cells counted.total. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Fetus.

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 Cells counted.total. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Fetus.

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

  • Cells Counted Total [#] in Blood from Fetus
  • Cells counted.total
  • Blood; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Non-aggregate; Number; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tot; Total cells; Total Cells Counted; Totl; WB; Whole blood

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

Cells Counted Total (Bld fetus) [#]Cells Counted Total [#] in Blood from FetusTotal Cells Counted Bld FetusCells counted.totalHEM/BCFetal Cells counted totalNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61181-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCells Counted Total (Bld fetus) [#]
DescriptionCells counted.total
Short nameTotal Cells Counted Bld Fetus
ComponentCells counted.total
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld^Fetus
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Fetal Cells counted total

Part names

Cells counted.totalNumPtBld^FetusQnCells Counted TotalNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Blood^Fetus

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