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LOINC Code 95846-2: Cell count and Differential panel Manual cnt (Sput)

95846-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cell count and Differential panel Manual cnt (Sput) 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 Cell count & Differential panel. 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 Cell count & Differential panel. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cell count and Differential panel - Sputum by Manual count
Cell count & Differential panel
Sputum cell counts are a way to evaluate airway inflammation in patients. For example, adjusting asthma treatment based on sputum eosinophil counts can reduce asthma exacerbations [PMID24083301].
Cell Cnt + Diff Pnl; Diff; Diff Pnl; Differl; Differn; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Lower respiratory; Manl; Pan; PANEL.HEMATOLOGY& CELL COUNTS; Panl; Pnl; 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

Cell count and Differential panel Manual cnt (Sput)Cell count and Differential panel - Sputum by Manual countCell Cnt + Diff Pnl Spt ManualCell count & Differential panelPANEL.HEM/BCCell count and Differential panel, Sputum-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code95846-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCell count and Differential panel Manual cnt (Sput)
DescriptionCell count & Differential panel
Short nameCell Cnt + Diff Pnl Spt Manual
ComponentCell count & Differential panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Sputum
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassPANEL.HEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Cell count and Differential panel, Sputum

Part names

Cell count & Differential panel-PtSputumQnManual countCell count and Differential panelPoint in time (spot)

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