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LOINC Code 95845-4: Nucleated cells Manual cnt (Sput) [#/Vol]

95845-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Nucleated cells Manual cnt (Sput) [#/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 Nucleated cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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 Nucleated cells. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Sputum.

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: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Nucleated cells [#/volume] in Sputum by Manual count
  • Nucleated cells
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Lower respiratory; Manl; Nuc; Nuc cell; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spt; Sputum

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

Nucleated cells Manual cnt (Sput) [#/Vol]Nucleated cells [#/volume] in Sputum by Manual countNuc cell # Spt ManualNucleated cellsHEM/BCNucleated cells, SputumNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95845-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameNucleated cells Manual cnt (Sput) [#/Vol]
DescriptionNucleated cells
Short nameNuc cell # Spt Manual
ComponentNucleated cells
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Sputum
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.69
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Nucleated cells, Sputum

Part names

Nucleated cellsNCncPtSputumQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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