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LOINC Code 30411-3: WBC Left Shift Ql (Bld)

30411-3 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC Left Shift Ql (Bld) 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.left shift. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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.left shift. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Left Shift [Presence] in Blood
  • Leukocytes.left shift
  • Blood; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; L; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; LT; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; WB; WBC; WBC Left Shift; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells; Whole blood

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 Left Shift Ql (Bld)Leukocytes Left Shift [Presence] in BloodWBC Left Shift Bld QlLeukocytes.left shiftHEM/BCWhite blood cell left shift, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30411-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC Left Shift Ql (Bld)
DescriptionLeukocytes.left shift
Short nameWBC Left Shift Bld Ql
ComponentLeukocytes.left shift
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.04
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

White blood cell left shift, Blood

Part names

Leukocytes.left shiftPrThrPtBldOrdLeukocytes Left ShiftPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Blood

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