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LOINC Code 53964-3: WBC Visual Ql (U)

53964-3 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC Visual Ql (U) 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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Leukocytes. 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: Visual

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [Presence] in Urine by Visual
  • Leukocytes
  • Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urn; WBC; 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.

Common synonyms

WBC Visual Ql (U)Leukocytes [Presence] in Urine by VisualWBC Ur Ql VisualLeukocytesUAWhite blood cell (WBC) count, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53964-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC Visual Ql (U)
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC Ur Ql Visual
ComponentLeukocytes
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodVisual
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Urine

Part names

LeukocytesPrThrPtUrineOrdVisualPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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