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 67848-2: Leukocyte clumps LM Ql (Urine sed)

Name: LOINC Code 67848-2: Leukocyte clumps LM Ql (Urine sed)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:46.823Z

67848-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Leukocyte clumps LM Ql (Urine sed) 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 clumps. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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 clumps. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine sed.

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: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Leukocyte clumps [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopy
Leukocyte clumps
Kidney; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; Urine sediment; Urn; UrnS; WBC; WBC clumps; 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 clumps LM Ql (Urine sed)Leukocyte clumps [Presence] in Urine sediment by Light microscopyWBC clumps UrnS Ql MicroLeukocyte clumpsUAWhite blood cell clumps, Urine sedimentPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67848-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameLeukocyte clumps LM Ql (Urine sed)

DescriptionLeukocyte clumps

Short nameWBC clumps UrnS Ql Micro

ComponentLeukocyte clumps

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine sed

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy.light

ClassUA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.38

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

White blood cell clumps, Urine sediment

Part names

Leukocyte clumpsPrThrPtUrine sedOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Urine sedimentLight microscopy

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