LOINC Code 48256-2: Common Ragweed triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]

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 elatior 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

• Common Ragweed triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by Leukocytes
• Ambrosia elatior leukotriene release
• A artemisiifolia; A elatior; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Ambrosia artemisiifolia; CAST; Common ragweed; Leukocytes; Level; LR; Mass Concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Short ragweed; w001; w1; 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.

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