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LOINC Code 68414-2: Mesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]

68414-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Mesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol] 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 Mesothelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard fld.

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 Mesothelial cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard 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: Both
  • Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Mesothelial cells [#/volume] in Pericardial fluid by Manual count
  • Mesothelial cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cardio; Cardiology; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Heart Disease; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Mesothl; Mesothl Cell; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Pcar; Pericardial fluid; 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

Mesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]Mesothelial cells [#/volume] in Pericardial fluid by Manual countMesothl Cell # Pcar ManualMesothelial cellsHEM/BCMesothelial cells, Pericardial fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68414-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMesothelial cells
Short nameMesothl Cell # Pcar Manual
ComponentMesothelial cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Pericard fld
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*9/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Mesothelial cells, Pericardial fluid

Part names

Mesothelial cellsNCncPtPericard fldQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Pericardial fluid

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