93020-6
LaboratoryPolyclonal plasma cells/Total plasma cells in Bone marrow by Flow cytometry (FC)
Definition
The percent of normal (polyclonal) plasma cells in the patient's bone marrow, calculated as number of normal plasma cells [LOINC: 93018-0] divided by the total number of plasma cells [LOINC: 93019-8].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Plasma cells.polyclonal/Plasma cells.total
Property
NFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bone mar
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Flow cytometry
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Polyclonal PCs/Total PCs NFr Mar FC
Display Name
Polyclonal plasma cells/Total plasma cells FC (BM)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 93020-6?
LOINC code 93020-6 identifies "Polyclonal plasma cells/Total plasma cells in Bone marrow by Flow cytometry (FC)". The percent of normal (polyclonal) plasma cells in the patient's bone marrow, calculated as number of normal plasma cells [LOINC: 93018-0] divided by the total number of plasma cells [LOINC: 93019-8].
What does 93020-6 measure?
This code measures Plasma cells.polyclonal/Plasma cells.total in Bone mar. 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.