LOINC Code 51880-3: Packed RBC units given (BPU) [#]

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 Packed erythrocytes units given. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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

• Packed erythrocytes units given [#]
• Packed erythrocytes units given
• BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Cnt; Count; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Gvn; Number; 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

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.

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