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 40688-4: Megakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM)

Name: LOINC Code 40688-4: Megakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

40688-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Megakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM) 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 Megakaryocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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 Megakaryocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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: Microscopy

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Megakaryocytes [Presence] in Bone marrow by Microscopy
Megakaryocytes
BM; BON; Bone marrow; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; MAR; Marrow (bone); Megakar; Megakaryo; Megakaryocyte; Micro; Micros; Microscopic; minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Megakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM) (40688-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Megakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM)Megakaryocytes [Presence] in Bone marrow by MicroscopyMegakaryocytes Mar Ql MicroMegakaryocytesHEM/BCMegakaryocytes, Bone marrowPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40688-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameMegakaryocytes Microscopy Ql (BM)

DescriptionMegakaryocytes

Short nameMegakaryocytes Mar Ql Micro

ComponentMegakaryocytes

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bone mar

ScaleOrd

MethodMicroscopy

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Megakaryocytes, Bone marrow

Part names

MegakaryocytesPrThrPtBone marOrdMicroscopyPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Bone marrow

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