76673-3
LaboratoryErythrocytes [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count --1st tube
Definition
A sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected using a procedure called a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. Often, three or more separate tubes of CSF are collected (tube 1, tube 2, tube 3), and multiple tests may be run on the different tubes. Normally no erythrocytes are present in CSF. The presence of red blood cells may indicate bleeding into the CSF or may indicate a "traumatic tap" - blood that leaked into the CSF sample during collection. [Lab Tests Online]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Erythrocytes^1st tube
Property
NCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Manual count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
RBC tube1 # CSF Manual
Display Name
RBC 1st tube Manual cnt (CSF) [#/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76673-3?
LOINC code 76673-3 identifies "Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count --1st tube". A sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected using a procedure called a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. Often, three or more separate tubes of CSF are collected (tube 1, tube 2, tube 3), and multiple tests may be run on the different tubes. Normally no erythrocytes are present in CSF. The presence of red blood cells may indicate bleeding into the CSF or may indicate a "traumatic tap" - blood that leaked into the CSF sample during collection. [Lab Tests Online]
What does 76673-3 measure?
This code measures Erythrocytes^1st tube in CSF. 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.