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LOINC Code 74838-4: CD34 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]

74838-4 is a LOINC code used to identify CD34 cells (Specimen) [#/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 Cells.CD34. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Cells.CD34. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • CD34 cells [#/volume] in Specimen
  • Cells.CD34
  • This test can be done on blood, CSF, tissue, body fluid, bone marrow, and bronchial washing.
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; CD34 Cells; Cell; CELL MARKERS; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; gp105-120; Hematopoietic stem cell; HSC; Misc; Miscellaneous; My10; My-10; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Stem cells; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

CD34 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]CD34 cells [#/volume] in SpecimenCD34 Cells # SpecCells.CD34CELLMARKCD34 cells, SpecimenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74838-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCD34 cells (Specimen) [#/Vol]
DescriptionCells.CD34
Short nameCD34 Cells # Spec
ComponentCells.CD34
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleQn
ClassCELLMARK
Example units10*6/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

CD34 cells, Specimen

Part names

Cells.CD34NCncPtXXXQnCD34 cellsNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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