71661-3
LaboratoryEosinophils/Leukocytes [Pure number fraction] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count
Definition
Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Eosinophils/Leukocytes
Property
NFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Manual count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Eosinophil NFr.DF CSF Manual
Display Name
Eosinophils/Leukocytes Manual cnt (CSF) [Pure # fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71661-3?
LOINC code 71661-3 identifies "Eosinophils/Leukocytes [Pure number fraction] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Manual count". Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
What does 71661-3 measure?
This code measures Eosinophils/Leukocytes in CSF. 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.