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LOINC Code 67837-5: Cells Counted Total (Bronch spec) [#]

67837-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Cells Counted Total (Bronch spec) [#] 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 Bronchial.

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 Cells counted.total. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bronchial.

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 Bronchial specimen
  • Cells counted.total
  • Bro; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Non-aggregate; Number; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Tot; Total cells; Total Cells Counted; Totl

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 (Bronch spec) [#]Cells Counted Total [#] in Bronchial specimenTotal Cells Counted BronchCells counted.totalHEM/BCCells counted total, Bronchial specimenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67837-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameCells Counted Total (Bronch spec) [#]
DescriptionCells counted.total
Short nameTotal Cells Counted Bronch
ComponentCells counted.total
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bronchial
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units#
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cells counted total, Bronchial specimen

Part names

Cells counted.totalNumPtBronchialQnCells Counted TotalNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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