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 51869-6: Washed packed RBC given [Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 51869-6: Washed packed RBC given [Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:35.574Z

51869-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Washed packed RBC given [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 Washed packed erythrocytes given. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Washed packed erythrocytes given. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

Washed packed erythrocytes given [Volume]
Washed packed erythrocytes given
BLOOD BANK; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Gvn; Packed RBC; Point in time; PRBC; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Volume; Washed packed RBC

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

Washed packed RBC given [Vol]Washed packed erythrocytes given [Volume]Washed packed RBC Gvn VolWashed packed erythrocytes givenBLDBKVolume of Washed packed red blood cells givenVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code51869-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameWashed packed RBC given [Vol]

DescriptionWashed packed erythrocytes given

Short nameWashed packed RBC Gvn Vol

ComponentWashed packed erythrocytes given

PropertyVol

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

ClassBLDBK

Example unitsmL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.24

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Volume of Washed packed red blood cells given

Part names

Washed packed erythrocytes givenVolPt^PatientQnVolumePoint in time (spot)

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