LOINC Code 75375-6: Other cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Sput)

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 Other cells/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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

• Other cells/Leukocytes in Sputum by Manual count
• Other cells/Leukocytes
• "Other cells" refer to cells that are present in sputum that are not classified elsewhere.
• Cell; Cellularity; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Lower respiratory; Manl; Number fraction; Othr; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spt; Sputum; 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.

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