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LOINC Code 5559-0: RFD9 Qn (WBC)

5559-0 is a LOINC code used to identify RFD9 Qn (WBC) 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 RFD9. It is commonly used with the system or sample type WBC.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 RFD9. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • RFD9 [Units/volume] in Leukocytes
  • RFD9
  • Arbitrary concentration; CELL MARKERS; Leukocytes; 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

RFD9 Qn (WBC)RFD9 [Units/volume] in LeukocytesRFD9 WBC-aCncRFD9CELLMARKRFD9, White blood cellsACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code5559-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameRFD9 Qn (WBC)
DescriptionRFD9
Short nameRFD9 WBC-aCnc
ComponentRFD9
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)WBC
ScaleQn
ClassCELLMARK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

RFD9, White blood cells

Part names

RFD9ACncPtWBCQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)White blood cells

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