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LOINC Code 81280-0: Differential panel (Dial fld)

81280-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Differential panel (Dial 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 Differential panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial 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 Differential panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Differential panel - Dialysis fluid
  • Differential panel
  • This panel contains terms for a differential cell count on dialysis fluid.
  • Diaf; Dialysate; Dialysis fluid; Diff; Diff Pnl; Differl; Differn; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Pan; PANEL.HEMATOLOGY& CELL COUNTS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; 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

Differential panel (Dial fld)Differential panel - Dialysis fluidDiff Pnl Dial fldDifferential panelPANEL.HEM/BCDifferential panel, Dialysis fluid-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81280-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameDifferential panel (Dial fld)
DescriptionDifferential panel
Short nameDiff Pnl Dial fld
ComponentDifferential panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dial fld
Scale-
ClassPANEL.HEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Differential panel, Dialysis fluid

Part names

Differential panel-PtDial fldPoint in time (spot)Dialysis fluid

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