LOINC long common name : Leukocytes [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopy;
LOINC short name : WBC Ear Ql Micro;
LOINC description : The amount of leukocytes (inflammatory cells) present in an ear swab sample from the
left external canal. In veterinary medicine, this test is useful for the initial diagnosis
of an external ear infection, guides the treatment based on if and how many inflammatory
cells are seen, and allows for the tracking of response to treatment. The clinical
course and response to treatment for each ear may be tracked separately.;