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 72342-9: Neutrophils/Round cells Manual cnt (Sem)

Name: LOINC Code 72342-9: Neutrophils/Round cells Manual cnt (Sem)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.524Z

72342-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Neutrophils/Round cells Manual cnt (Sem) 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 Neutrophils/Round cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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 Neutrophils/Round cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

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: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Neutrophils/Round cells in Semen by Manual count
Neutrophils/Round cells
Cell; Cellularity; Ejaculate; Genitourinary; GU; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Number fraction; Percent; PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rnd Cells; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; URO; Urology

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

Neutrophils/Round cells Manual cnt (Sem)Neutrophils/Round cells in Semen by Manual countNeutrophils/Rnd cells NFr Smn ManualNeutrophils/Round cellsHEM/BCNeutrophils/Round Cells, SemenNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72342-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameNeutrophils/Round cells Manual cnt (Sem)

DescriptionNeutrophils/Round cells

Short nameNeutrophils/Rnd cells NFr Smn Manual

ComponentNeutrophils/Round cells

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Semen

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Neutrophils/Round Cells, Semen

Part names

Neutrophils/Round cellsNFrPtSemenQnManual countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)

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