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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 70036-9: Granulocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Pericard fld)

Name: LOINC Code 70036-9: Granulocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Pericard fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.867Z

70036-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Granulocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Pericard 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 Granulocytes/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Granulocytes/Leukocytes. 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: Observation
Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Granulocytes/Leukocytes in Pericardial fluid by Automated count
Granulocytes/Leukocytes
Auto; Automated detection; Cardio; Cardiology; Elec; Elect; Electr; Gran; Grans; Granulocyte; Granulocytes; Heart Disease; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Number fraction; Pcar; Percent; Pericardial fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Granulocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Pericard fld)Granulocytes/Leukocytes in Pericardial fluid by Automated countGranulocytes NFr Pcar AutoGranulocytes/LeukocytesHEM/BCGranulocytes/White Blood Cells, Pericardial fluidNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70036-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameGranulocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Pericard fld)

DescriptionGranulocytes/Leukocytes

Short nameGranulocytes NFr Pcar Auto

ComponentGranulocytes/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Pericard fld

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Granulocytes/White Blood Cells, Pericardial fluid

Part names

Granulocytes/leukocytesNFrPtPericard fldQnAutomated countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Pericardial fluid

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