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?

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LOINC Code 48296-8: Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 48296-8: Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.165Z

48296-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Quinoline yellow 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 Quinoline yellow 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 Quinoline yellow 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

Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by Leukocytes
Quinoline yellow leukotriene release
1-azanaphthalene; 1-benzazine; 1-benzine; Allergen; Allergens; ALLERGY TESTING; Benzopyridine; c704; CAST; Leukocytes; Level; LR; Mass Concentration; 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.

Common synonyms

Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release [Mass/volume] by LeukocytesQuinoline yellow LR-mCncQuinoline yellow leukotriene releaseALLERGYQuinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release, White blood cellsMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48296-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameQuinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release (WBC) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionQuinoline yellow leukotriene release

Short nameQuinoline yellow LR-mCnc

ComponentQuinoline yellow 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 changed2.73

Consumer names

Quinoline yellow triggered leukotriene release, White blood cells

Part names

Quinoline yellow leukotriene releaseMCncPtWBCQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)White blood cells

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