75660-1
LaboratoryGranulocytes [#] in Peritoneal fluid by Manual count
Definition
Ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count is essential for the diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) a frequent and severe complication of decompensated cirrhosis. A PMN cell count greater than 250 cells/mm3 is highly suspicious of SBP and provides an indication to begin antibiotic treatment. [PMC:2731245] (This term is used with a denominator term such as 38259-8 Cells counted.total Num Pt Periton fld Qn).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Granulocytes
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Periton fld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Manual count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Granulocytes Prt Manual
Display Name
Granulocytes Manual cnt (Periton fld) [#]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75660-1?
LOINC code 75660-1 identifies "Granulocytes [#] in Peritoneal fluid by Manual count". Ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count is essential for the diagnosis and management of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) a frequent and severe complication of decompensated cirrhosis. A PMN cell count greater than 250 cells/mm3 is highly suspicious of SBP and provides an indication to begin antibiotic treatment. [PMC:2731245] (This term is used with a denominator term such as 38259-8 Cells counted.total Num Pt Periton fld Qn).
What does 75660-1 measure?
This code measures Granulocytes in Periton 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.