LOINC Code 99051-5: WBC Manual cnt (BAL) [#/Vol]

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 BAL.

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: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Leukocytes [#/volume] in Bronchoalveolar lavage by Manual count
• Leukocytes
• #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Bronchial alveolar lavage; Bronchoalveolar lavage; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Manl; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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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