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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 75660-1: Granulocytes Manual cnt (Periton fld) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 75660-1: Granulocytes Manual cnt (Periton fld) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:56.381Z

75660-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Granulocytes Manual cnt (Periton 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton 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

Granulocytes [#] in Peritoneal fluid by Manual count

Granulocytes

Ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count is essential for the diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) a frequent and severe complication of decompensated cirrhosis. A PMN cell count greater than 250 cells/mm3 is highly suspicious of SBP and provides an indication to begin antibiotic treatment. [PMC2731245] (This term is used with a denominator term such as 38259-8 Cells counted.total Num Pt Periton fld Qn).

Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Cnt; Count; Gran; Grans; Granulocyte; Granulocytes; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Manl; Number; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; 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.

Common synonyms

Granulocytes Manual cnt (Periton fld) [#]Granulocytes [#] in Peritoneal fluid by Manual countGranulocytes Prt ManualGranulocytesHEM/BCGranulocytes, Peritoneal fluidNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75660-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameGranulocytes Manual cnt (Periton fld) [#]

DescriptionGranulocytes

Short nameGranulocytes Prt Manual

ComponentGranulocytes

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)Periton fld

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units#

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.50

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Granulocytes, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

GranulocytesNumPtPeriton fldQnManual countNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

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