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 736-9: Lymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 736-9: Lymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

736-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Lymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld) 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 Lymphocytes/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Lymphocytes/Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

Lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Blood by Automated count
Lymphocytes/Leukocytes
Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Lymp; Lymph; Lympho; Lymphocyte; Lymphs; Lymphs%; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; WBC; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Lymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld) (736-9)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld)Lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Blood by Automated countLymphocytes NFr Bld AutoLymphocytes/LeukocytesHEM/BCLymphocytes/White Blood Cells, BloodNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code736-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameLymphocytes/Leukocytes Auto (Bld)

DescriptionLymphocytes/Leukocytes

Short nameLymphocytes NFr Bld Auto

ComponentLymphocytes/Leukocytes

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Lymphocytes/White Blood Cells, Blood

Part names

Lymphocytes/leukocytesNFrPtBldQnAutomated countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Blood

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