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?

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

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 60026-2: Leukocyte esterase Auto test strip Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 60026-2: Leukocyte esterase Auto test strip Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.310Z

60026-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Leukocyte esterase Auto test strip 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 Leukocyte esterase. 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 Leukocyte esterase. 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: Both
Method: Test strip.automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Leukocyte esterase [Presence] in Urine by Automated test strip
Leukocyte esterase
Qualitative test of the presence of leukocyte esterase that implies the presence of leukocytes (WBCs) in the urine.
Auto; Automated detection; Dip stick; Dipstick; Elec; Elect; Electr; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; 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

Leukocyte esterase Auto test strip Ql (U)Leukocyte esterase [Presence] in Urine by Automated test stripLeukocyte esterase Ur Ql Strip.autoLeukocyte esteraseUALeukocyte esterase, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60026-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeukocyte esterase Auto test strip Ql (U)

DescriptionLeukocyte esterase

Short nameLeukocyte esterase Ur Ql Strip.auto

ComponentLeukocyte esterase

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodTest strip.automated

ClassUA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Leukocyte esterase, Urine

Part names

Leukocyte esterasePrThrPtUrineOrdTest strip.automatedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Test strip automated

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