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LOINC Code 33747-7: Number of fragmented pieces (Spec) [#]

33747-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Number of fragmented pieces (Spec) [#] 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 Number of fragmented pieces. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Number of fragmented pieces. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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

  • Number of fragmented pieces
  • # fragmented pieces; Cnt; Count; No; Num; Number; Pathology; PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS; PATHOLOGY PROTOCOLS general; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec

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

Number of fragmented pieces (Spec) [#]Number of fragmented pieces# fragmented piecesPATH.PROTOCOLS.GENERNumber of fragmented pieces, SpecimenNumPt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33747-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameNumber of fragmented pieces (Spec) [#]
DescriptionNumber of fragmented pieces
Short name# fragmented pieces
ComponentNumber of fragmented pieces
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleQn
ClassPATH.PROTOCOLS.GENER
Example units#
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Number of fragmented pieces, Specimen

Part names

Number of fragmented piecesNumPtSpecimenQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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