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LOINC Code 54424-7: Plateletpheresis half units given (BPU) [#]

54424-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Plateletpheresis half units given (BPU) [#] 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 Plateletpheresis half units given. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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 Plateletpheresis half 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

  • Plateletpheresis half units given [#]
  • Plateletpheresis half units given
  • 1/2 Platpheresis; BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Cnt; Count; Gvn; Number; pheresis; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Plateletpheresis half units given (BPU) [#]Plateletpheresis half units given [#]1/2 Platpheresis Gvn BPUPlateletpheresis half units givenBLDBKNumber of Plateletpheresis half units givenNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54424-7
SystemLOINC
Display namePlateletpheresis half units given (BPU) [#]
DescriptionPlateletpheresis half units given
Short name1/2 Platpheresis Gvn BPU
ComponentPlateletpheresis half units given
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)^BPU
ScaleQn
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Number of Plateletpheresis half units given

Part names

Plateletpheresis half units givenNumPt^BPUQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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