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LOINC Code 104701-8: Blood smear finding Nar (Bld)

104701-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Blood smear finding Nar (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 Blood smear finding. 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 Blood smear finding. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Blood smear finding [Identifier] in Blood
  • Blood smear finding
  • Bld Smear Interp; Blood; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Identity or presence; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; smears; 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

Blood smear finding Nar (Bld)Blood smear finding [Identifier] in BloodBld Smear Interp BldBlood smear findingHEM/BCBlood smear finding, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104701-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlood smear finding Nar (Bld)
DescriptionBlood smear finding
Short nameBld Smear Interp Bld
ComponentBlood smear finding
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleNar
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Blood smear finding, Blood

Part names

Blood smear findingPridPtBldNarPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Blood

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