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LOINC Code 68416-7: Mesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pleur fld) [#/Vol]

68416-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Mesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pleur 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 Plr 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 Plr 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 Pleural fluid by Manual count
  • Mesothelial cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Mesothl; Mesothl Cell; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; thoracentesis fluid

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 (Pleur fld) [#/Vol]Mesothelial cells [#/volume] in Pleural fluid by Manual countMesothl Cell # Plr ManualMesothelial cellsHEM/BCMesothelial cells, Pleural fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68416-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameMesothelial cells Manual cnt (Pleur fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionMesothelial cells
Short nameMesothl Cell # Plr Manual
ComponentMesothelial cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr 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, Pleural fluid

Part names

Mesothelial cellsNCncPtPlr fldQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Pleural fluid

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