LOINC Code 32782-5: Leukocyte esterase+Nitrite Test strip Ql (U)

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 Leukocyte esterase+Nitrite. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Test strip

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Leukocyte esterase+Nitrite [Presence] in Urine by Test strip
• Leukocyte esterase+Nitrite
• Result is positive is both or either is present; negative if neither is present
• Dip stick; Dipstick; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; NO2; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn; WBC; WBC Est+Nitrite; 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.

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