LOINC Code 48259-6: Kentucky blue grass 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 Poa pratensis 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

• Kentucky blue grass triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by Leukocytes
• Poa pratensis leukotriene release
• Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; CAST; g008; g8; June blue grass; June grass; June Kentucky blue grass; Junegrass; Kent blue grass; Kentucky blue grass; Kentucky bluegrass; Leukocytes; Level; LR; Mass Concentration; Meadow grass; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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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