13518-6
LaboratoryVariant lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Body fluid by Manual count
Definition
CLSI (formerly NCCLS) document "Reference Leukocyte Differential Count (Proportional) and Evaluation of Instrumental Methods", 1992, recommend the use of variant lymphocytes rather than atypical or reactive lymphocytes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Lymphocytes.variant/Leukocytes
Property
NFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Body fld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Manual count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Variant Lymphs NFr Fld Manual
Display Name
Variant lymphocytes/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Body fld)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 13518-6?
LOINC code 13518-6 identifies "Variant lymphocytes/Leukocytes in Body fluid by Manual count". CLSI (formerly NCCLS) document "Reference Leukocyte Differential Count (Proportional) and Evaluation of Instrumental Methods", 1992, recommend the use of variant lymphocytes rather than atypical or reactive lymphocytes.
What does 13518-6 measure?
This code measures Lymphocytes.variant/Leukocytes in Body fld. It belongs to the HEM/BC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.