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LOINC Code 57841-9: RBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]

57841-9 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial fld.

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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dial fld.

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: Both
  • Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Dialysis fluid by Automated count
  • Erythrocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Diaf; Dialysate; Dialysis fluid; Discocytes; Elec; Elect; Electr; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; 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.

Common synonyms

RBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Dialysis fluid by Automated countRBC # Dial fld AutoErythrocytesHEM/BCRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Dialysis fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code57841-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC Auto (Dial fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC # Dial fld Auto
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dial fld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*12/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Dialysis fluid

Part names

ErythrocytesNCncPtDial fldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Dialysis fluid

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