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59829-2

Laboratory

Leukocytes in 3 hour Urine sediment by Light microscopy

Definition

The Addis count determines the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells, casts, and protein content in an aliquot of 3, 4, or 12-hour urine.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Leukocytes

Property

NRat

Time Aspect

3H

System

Urine sed

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Microscopy.light

Details

Class

UA

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

WBC 3h UrnS Micro-nRate

Display Name

WBC LM (3H Urine sed) [#/Time]

Related Names

180 minutes180min3 hours3.0Hr3HRAddis countCount/timeKidneyLeucLeukLeukocyteLkcsLMMicroMicrosMicroscopicNephrologynRateNumber rateNumber Rate = Count/TimeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRenalUAURURINALYSISUrine sedimentUrnUrnSWBCWBCsWhite blood cellWhite blood cells

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 59829-2?

LOINC code 59829-2 identifies "Leukocytes in 3 hour Urine sediment by Light microscopy". The Addis count determines the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, epithelial cells, casts, and protein content in an aliquot of 3, 4, or 12-hour urine.

What does 59829-2 measure?

This code measures Leukocytes in Urine sed. It belongs to the UA 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.