AutoICD API

33370-8

Laboratory

Variant lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Pleural fluid

Definition

CLSI (formerly NCCLS) document "Reference Leukocyte Differential Count (Proportional) and Evaluation of Instrumental Methods", 1992, recommend the use of variant lymphocytes rather than atypical or reactive lymphocytes.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Lymphocytes.variant/Leukocytes

Property

NFr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Plr fld

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

HEM/BC

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Variant Lymphs NFr Plr

Display Name

Variant lymphocytes/Leukocytes (Pleur fld)

Related Names

Atypical lymphocytesHEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTSLeucLeukLeukocyteLkcsLungLympLymphLymphoLymphocyteLymphsLymphs%Number fractionPercentPleuralPleural fluidPoint in timePulmonaryPulmonologyQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomReactive lymphocytesRespiratorythoracentesis fluidVariant lymphocytesVariant LymphsWBCWBCsWhite blood cellWhite blood cells

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 33370-8?

LOINC code 33370-8 identifies "Variant lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Pleural fluid". CLSI (formerly NCCLS) document "Reference Leukocyte Differential Count (Proportional) and Evaluation of Instrumental Methods", 1992, recommend the use of variant lymphocytes rather than atypical or reactive lymphocytes.

What does 33370-8 measure?

This code measures Lymphocytes.variant/Leukocytes in Plr fld. It belongs to the HEM/BC class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.