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LOINC Code 101376-2: Megakaryocytes LM Ql (Bld)

101376-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Megakaryocytes LM Ql (Bld) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Megakaryocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Megakaryocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Microscopy.light

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Megakaryocytes [Presence] in Blood by Light microscopy
  • Megakaryocytes
  • Blood; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; LM; Megakar; Megakaryo; Megakaryocyte; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Megakaryocytes LM Ql (Bld)Megakaryocytes [Presence] in Blood by Light microscopyMegakaryocytes Bld Ql SmearMegakaryocytesHEM/BCMegakaryocytes, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code101376-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMegakaryocytes LM Ql (Bld)
DescriptionMegakaryocytes
Short nameMegakaryocytes Bld Ql Smear
ComponentMegakaryocytes
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
MethodMicroscopy.light
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.74
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Megakaryocytes, Blood

Part names

MegakaryocytesPrThrPtBldOrdMicroscopy.lightPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)BloodLight microscopy

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