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LOINC Code 809-4: WBC Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]

809-4 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC 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 Leukocytes. 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 Leukocytes. 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

  • Leukocytes [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Automated count
  • Leukocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

WBC Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]Leukocytes [#/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Automated countWBC # Prt AutoLeukocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count, Peritoneal fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code809-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC Auto (Periton fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC # Prt Auto
ComponentLeukocytes
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 changed2.44

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

LeukocytesNCncPtPeriton fldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

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