LOINC Code 88335-5: Predominant leukocyte identified LM Nom (Ear)

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 Predominant leukocyte identified. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ear.

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

• Predominant leukocyte identified [Type] in Ear by Light microscopy
• Predominant leukocyte identified
• The predominant leukocyte type (e.g. neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes) identified in an ear swab sample from the left external canal. In veterinary medicine, this test is useful for characterizing the type of inflammation present, guiding treatment, and tracking response to treatment. The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.
• Hearing; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Isolated; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocytes; Lkcs; LM; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Nominal; Otologic; Point in time; Random; Typ; 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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