LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 92635-2: WBC (Buffy Coat) [#/Vol]

92635-2 is a LOINC code used to identify WBC (Buffy Coat) [#/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 Bld.buffy coat.

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 Leukocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.buffy coat.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Leukocytes [#/volume] in Buffy Coat
  • Leukocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Blood; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); 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.

Common synonyms

WBC (Buffy Coat) [#/Vol]Leukocytes [#/volume] in Buffy CoatWBC # Buffy CoatLeukocytesHEM/BCWhite blood cell (WBC) count, BloodNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92635-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameWBC (Buffy Coat) [#/Vol]
DescriptionLeukocytes
Short nameWBC # Buffy Coat
ComponentLeukocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld.buffy coat
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.66

Consumer names

White blood cell (WBC) count, Blood

Part names

LeukocytesNCncPtBld.buffy coatQnNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Buffy Coat

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