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LOINC Code 33668-5: RBC Ql (Stl)

33668-5 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC Ql (Stl) 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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

  • Erythrocytes [Presence] in Stool
  • Erythrocytes
  • Bowel movement; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Screen; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

RBC Ql (Stl)Erythrocytes [Presence] in StoolRBC Stl QlErythrocytesHEM/BCRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, StoolPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33668-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC Ql (Stl)
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC Stl Ql
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleOrd
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Stool

Part names

ErythrocytesPrThrPtStoolOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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