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LOINC Code 30402-2: WBC (Gast fld) [#/Vol]

30402-2 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC (Gast fld) [#/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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Gast fld.

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

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [#/volume] in Gastric fluid
  • Leukocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; GAST; Gastric contents; Gastric fluid; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood 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

WBC (Gast fld) [#/Vol]Leukocytes [#/volume] in Gastric fluidWBC # GastLeukocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count, Stomach fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30402-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC (Gast fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC # Gast
ComponentLeukocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Gast fld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.04
Last changed2.44

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Stomach fluid

Part names

LeukocytesNCncPtGast fldQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Gastric fluid

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