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LOINC Code 68368-0: WBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]

68368-0 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol] 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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial fld.

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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial fld.

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: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [#/volume] in Dialysis fluid by Automated count
  • Leukocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Diaf; Dialysate; Dialysis fluid; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Kidney; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Nephrology; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; 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

WBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]Leukocytes [#/volume] in Dialysis fluid by Automated countWBC # Dial fld AutoLeukocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count, Dialysis fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code68368-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC # Dial fld Auto
ComponentLeukocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dial fld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*9/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Dialysis fluid

Part names

LeukocytesNCncPtDial fldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Dialysis fluid

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