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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 32712-2: Giant platelets/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Ratio]

Name: LOINC Code 32712-2: Giant platelets/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Ratio]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.063Z

32712-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Giant platelets/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Ratio] 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 Platelets.giant/Leukocytes. 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 Platelets.giant/Leukocytes. 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
Method: Manual count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Giant platelets/Leukocytes [Ratio] in Blood by Manual count
Platelets.giant/Leukocytes
Blood; Giant Platelets; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Leuc; Leuk; Leukocyte; Lkcs; Manl; Platelet; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ratios; Rto; Thrb; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; WB; WBC; WBCs; White blood cell; White blood cells; 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

Giant platelets/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Ratio]Giant platelets/Leukocytes [Ratio] in Blood by Manual countGiant Platelets Bld Manual-RtoPlatelets.giant/LeukocytesHEM/BCGiant platelets/White Blood Cells, BloodRatio

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32712-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameGiant platelets/Leukocytes Manual cnt (Bld) [Ratio]

DescriptionPlatelets.giant/Leukocytes

Short nameGiant Platelets Bld Manual-Rto

ComponentPlatelets.giant/Leukocytes

PropertyRatio

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

MethodManual count

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Giant platelets/White Blood Cells, Blood

Part names

Platelets.giant/LeukocytesRatioPtBldQnManual countPoint in time (spot)Blood

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