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LOINC Code 32761-9: WBC Wet prep Ql (Specimen)

32761-9 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC Wet prep Ql (Specimen) 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 XXX.

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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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
  • Method: Wet preparation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [Presence] in Specimen by Wet preparation
  • Leukocytes
  • HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Misc; Miscellaneous; Ordinal; Other; Point in time; PR; Prep; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; WBC; WBCs; Wet mount; Wet prep; 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 Wet prep Ql (Specimen)Leukocytes [Presence] in Specimen by Wet preparationWBC Spec Ql Wet PrepLeukocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count, SpecimenPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32761-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC Wet prep Ql (Specimen)
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC Spec Ql Wet Prep
ComponentLeukocytes
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleOrd
MethodWet preparation
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Specimen

Part names

LeukocytesPrThrPtXXXOrdWet preparationPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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