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LOINC Code 104320-7: Burst forming unit erythroid (Bld) [#/Mass]

104320-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Burst forming unit erythroid (Bld) [#/Mass] 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 Burst forming unit erythroid. 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 Burst forming unit erythroid. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Burst forming unit erythroid [#/mass] in Blood
  • Burst forming unit erythroid
  • BFU-E; Blood; Count/mass; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Number content; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Burst forming unit erythroid (Bld) [#/Mass]Burst forming unit erythroid [#/mass] in BloodBFU-E BldBurst forming unit erythroidDRUG/TOXBurst forming unit erythroid, BloodNCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104320-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameBurst forming unit erythroid (Bld) [#/Mass]
DescriptionBurst forming unit erythroid
Short nameBFU-E Bld
ComponentBurst forming unit erythroid
PropertyNCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example units10^4/kg
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.77
Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Burst forming unit erythroid, Blood

Part names

Burst forming unit erythroidNCntPtBldQnNumber ContentPoint in time (spot)Blood

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