What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 107175-2: Hematocrit (Periton fld) [Volume fraction]

Name: LOINC Code 107175-2: Hematocrit (Periton fld) [Volume fraction]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:20.212Z

107175-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Hematocrit (Periton fld) [Volume fraction] 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 Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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 Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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

Hematocrit [Volume Fraction] of Peritoneal fluid
Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume
Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Discocyte; Erc; Erythrocytes; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Percent; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spec; Vol; Volfr; Volume fraction

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

Hematocrit (Periton fld) [Volume fraction]Hematocrit [Volume Fraction] of Peritoneal fluidHct VFr PrtErythrocyte/Specimen VolumeHEM/BCHematocrit, Peritoneal fluidVFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code107175-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameHematocrit (Periton fld) [Volume fraction]

DescriptionErythrocyte/Specimen Volume

Short nameHct VFr Prt

ComponentErythrocyte/Specimen Volume

PropertyVFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Periton fld

ScaleQn

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.79

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Hematocrit, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

Erythrocyte/Specimen VolumeVFrPtPeriton fldQnVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

About this content

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