What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 68418-3: Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld)

Name: LOINC Code 68418-3: Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

68418-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld) 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/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vitr 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/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Vitr 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/Leukocytes in Vitreous fluid by Manual count
Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes
Cell; Cellularity; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Manl; Mesothl; Mesothl Cell; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; VitF; Vitreous Fluid; Vitreous humor; Vitreous humour; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld) (68418-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld)Mesothelial cells/Leukocytes in Vitreous fluid by Manual countMesothl Cell NFr Vitf ManualMesothelial cells/LeukocytesHEM/BCMesothelial cells/White Blood Cells, Vitreous fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68418-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameMesothelial cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Vitr fld)

DescriptionMesothelial cells/Leukocytes

Short nameMesothl Cell NFr Vitf Manual

ComponentMesothelial cells/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Vitr fld

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Mesothelial cells/White Blood Cells, Vitreous fluid

Part names

Mesothelial cells/leukocytesNFrPtVitr fldQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Vitreous fluid

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