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LOINC Code 96048-4: T cell median channel shift FC (S) [Units]

96048-4 is a LOINC code used to identify T cell median channel shift FC (S) [Units] 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 T cell median channel shift. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser^Patient+Bld^Donor.

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 T cell median channel shift. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser^Patient+Bld^Donor.

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: Flow cytometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • T cell median channel shift in Patient serum and Donor blood by Flow cytometry (FC)
  • T cell median channel shift
  • Arbitrary; BLOOD BANK; Dynamic; FC; Point in time; Pt + bld; Pt ser+Don bld; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR; T cell MCS; T prime; UCHL-1

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

T cell median channel shift FC (S) [Units]T cell median channel shift in Patient serum and Donor blood by Flow cytometry (FC)T cell MCS Pt ser+Don bld FCT cell median channel shiftBLDBKT cell median channel shift, BloodArb

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96048-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameT cell median channel shift FC (S) [Units]
DescriptionT cell median channel shift
Short nameT cell MCS Pt ser+Don bld FC
ComponentT cell median channel shift
PropertyArb
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser^Patient+Bld^Donor
ScaleQn
MethodFlow cytometry
ClassBLDBK
Example unitsMean Fluorescent Intensity
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

T cell median channel shift, Blood

Part names

T cell median channel shiftArbPtSer^Patient+Bld^DonorQnFlow cytometryArbitraryPoint in time (spot)Patient serum and Donor bloodFlow cytometry (FC)

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