71664-7
LaboratorySmudge cells/Leukocytes [Pure number fraction] in Blood 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
Smudge cells/Leukocytes
Property
NFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Manual count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Smudge Cells NFr.DF Bld Manual
Display Name
Smudge cells/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Pure # fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71664-7?
LOINC code 71664-7 identifies "Smudge cells/Leukocytes [Pure number fraction] in Blood 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 71664-7 measure?
This code measures Smudge cells/Leukocytes in Bld. 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.