LOINC Code 77563-5: Leukocyte esterase Auto test strip Ql (Body fld)

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 Body 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: 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 Body fluid by Automated test strip
• Leukocyte esterase
• This term as created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Siemens Clinitek or AUWi assays.
• Auto; Automated detection; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Dip stick; Dipstick; Elec; Elect; Electr; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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.

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