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LOINC Code 758-3: Neutrophils Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]

758-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Neutrophils Auto (Periton fld) [#/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 Neutrophils. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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 Neutrophils. 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: Observation
  • Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Neutrophils [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Automated count
  • Neutrophils
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophil; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Peritoneal fluid; PMN; PNM; 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

Neutrophils Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]Neutrophils [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Automated countNeutrophils # Prt AutoNeutrophilsHEM/BCNeutrophils, Peritoneal fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code758-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameNeutrophils Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionNeutrophils
Short nameNeutrophils # Prt Auto
ComponentNeutrophils
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Periton fld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Neutrophils, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

NeutrophilsNCncPtPeriton fldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

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