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LOINC Code 99050-7: RBC Manual cnt (BAL) [#/Vol]

99050-7 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC Manual cnt (BAL) [#/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 BAL.

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 BAL.

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 Bronchoalveolar lavage by Manual count
  • Erythrocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Bronchial alveolar lavage; Bronchoalveolar lavage; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; 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

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 (BAL) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Manual countRBC # BAL ManualErythrocytesHEM/BCRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Bronchoalveolar lavage specimenNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code99050-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC Manual cnt (BAL) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC # BAL Manual
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)BAL
ScaleQn
MethodManual count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*12/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.72
Last changed2.72

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Bronchoalveolar lavage specimen

Part names

ErythrocytesNCncPtBALQnManual countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Bronchoalveolar lavage

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