What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 48255-4: Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 48255-4: Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.165Z

48255-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/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 Ambrosia trifida leukotriene release. It is commonly used with the system or sample type WBC.

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 Ambrosia trifida leukotriene release. It is commonly used with the system or sample type WBC.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by Leukocytes
Ambrosia trifida leukotriene release
Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; CAST; Giant ragweed; Leukocytes; Level; LR; Mass Concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; w003; w3; WBCs; 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

Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]Giant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by LeukocytesGiant Ragweed LR-mCncAmbrosia trifida leukotriene releaseALLERGYGiant ragweed triggered leukotriene release, White blood cellsMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48255-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameGiant Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionAmbrosia trifida leukotriene release

Short nameGiant Ragweed LR-mCnc

ComponentAmbrosia trifida leukotriene release

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)WBC

ScaleQn

ClassALLERGY

Example unitspg/mL sLT

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Giant ragweed triggered leukotriene release, White blood cells

Part names

Ambrosia trifida leukotriene releaseMCncPtWBCQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)White blood cells

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