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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 61179-8: Leukocyte morphology finding Nom (Bld fetus)

Name: LOINC Code 61179-8: Leukocyte morphology finding Nom (Bld fetus)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.899Z

61179-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Leukocyte morphology finding Nom (Bld fetus) 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 morphology finding. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Fetus.

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 morphology finding. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Fetus.

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

Leukocyte morphology finding [Identifier] in Blood from Fetus
Leukocyte morphology finding
Blood; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Identity or presence; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; WB; WBC; WBC morph; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells; Whole blood

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 morphology finding Nom (Bld fetus)Leukocyte morphology finding [Identifier] in Blood from FetusWBC morph Bld FetusLeukocyte morphology findingHEM/BCFetal White blood cell morphology findingPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61179-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeukocyte morphology finding Nom (Bld fetus)

DescriptionLeukocyte morphology finding

Short nameWBC morph Bld Fetus

ComponentLeukocyte morphology finding

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld^Fetus

ScaleNom

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Fetal White blood cell morphology finding

Part names

Leukocyte morphology findingPridPtBld^FetusNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Blood^Fetus

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