LOINC Code 13508-7: Hematocrit Centrifugation (CSF) [Volume fraction]

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 CSF.

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
• Method: Spun

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hematocrit [Volume Fraction] of Cerebral spinal fluid by Centrifugation
• Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume
• Centrifugation; Centrifuged; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Discocyte; Erc; Erythrocytes; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Neuro; Neurology; Percent; Point in time; Post centrifugation; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spec; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; 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.

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