LOINC Code 62360-3: Cells analyzed Molgen (Bld/Tiss) [#]

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 analyzed. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Cells analyzed [#]
• Cells analyzed
• Number of analyzed cell. Analyzed cells are banded metaphase cells in which the individual chromosomes are counted and evaluated in their entirety, either at the microscope or from intact digitized images or photographic prints.
• Blood; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; HL7.CYTOGEN; Molecular genetics; Number; PCR; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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.

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