What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 59262-6: Leukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 59262-6: Leukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

59262-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Leukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF) 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 Leukocyte esterase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Leukocyte esterase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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
Method: Test strip

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Leukocyte esterase [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Test strip
Leukocyte esterase
Used to screen CSF for possible menigitis.
Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Dip stick; Dipstick; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Leukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF) (59262-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Leukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF)Leukocyte esterase [Presence] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Test stripLeukocyte esterase CSF Ql StripLeukocyte esteraseHEM/BCLeukocyte esterase, Spinal fluidPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59262-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeukocyte esterase Test strip Ql (CSF)

DescriptionLeukocyte esterase

Short nameLeukocyte esterase CSF Ql Strip

ComponentLeukocyte esterase

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleOrd

MethodTest strip

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Leukocyte esterase, Spinal fluid

Part names

Leukocyte esterasePrThrPtCSFOrdTest stripPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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