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LOINC Code 32711-4: Platelet mean volume Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]

32711-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet mean volume Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol] 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 Platelet mean volume. 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 Platelet mean volume. 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: DEPRECATED
  • Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Platelet mean volume [Entitic volume] in Blood by Automated count
  • Platelet mean volume
  • Auto; Automated detection; Average; Avg; Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; Entitic volume; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; MPV; Pl; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; PMV; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; Vol; 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

Platelet mean volume Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]Deprecated Platelet mean volume [Entitic volume] in Blood by Automated countDeprecated PMV Bld Qn AutoPlatelet mean volumeHEM/BCPlatelet mean volume, BloodEntVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32711-4
SystemLOINC
Display namePlatelet mean volume Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]
DescriptionPlatelet mean volume
Short nameDeprecated PMV Bld Qn Auto
ComponentPlatelet mean volume
PropertyEntVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example unitsfL
StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Platelet mean volume, Blood

Part names

Platelet mean volumeEntVolPtBldQnAutomated countEntitic volumePoint in time (spot)Blood

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