LOINC Code 75656-9: Mononuclear cells Manual cnt (Pericard fld) [#]

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 Mononuclear cells. 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: Both
• Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Mononuclear cells [#] in Pericardial fluid by Manual count
• Mononuclear cells
• Aids in determining whether pericardial fluid is a transudate or exudate. An increase in mononuclear (PMN) cells identifies it as an transudate, found most often in congestive heart failure or cirrhosis. (This term is used with a denominator term such as 32165-3 Cells counted.total Num Pt Pericard fld Qn).
• Cardio; Cardiology; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Heart Disease; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Mononuc; Mononuc Cells; Number; PCAR; Pericardial Fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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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