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LOINC Code 96727-3: RBC Manual cnt (Lower resp) [#/Vol]

96727-3 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC Manual cnt (Lower resp) [#/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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system specimen.lower.

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

  • Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Lower respiratory specimen by Manual count
  • Erythrocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Breathing; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Low; Lower resp; Lungs; Manl; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; RS; Spec

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

RBC Manual cnt (Lower resp) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Lower respiratory specimen by Manual countRBC # Lower resp ManualErythrocytesHEM/BCRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Lower respiratoryNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96727-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC Manual cnt (Lower resp) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC # Lower resp Manual
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Respiratory system specimen.lower
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 changed2.77

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Lower respiratory

Part names

ErythrocytesNCncPtRespiratory system specimen.lowerQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Lower respiratory specimen

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