LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 60474-4: Reticulocytes Auto (Bld) [#/Vol]

60474-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Reticulocytes Auto (Bld) [#/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 Reticulocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Reticulocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

  • Reticulocytes [#/volume] in Blood by Automated count
  • Reticulocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; Hematology; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Heme; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; Polychromatophilic red cells; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Retic; Retics; Reticulocyte; WB; Whole blood

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

Reticulocytes Auto (Bld) [#/Vol]Reticulocytes [#/volume] in Blood by Automated countRetics # AutoReticulocytesHEM/BCReticulocytes, BloodNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60474-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameReticulocytes Auto (Bld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionReticulocytes
Short nameRetics # Auto
ComponentReticulocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Reticulocytes, Blood

Part names

ReticulocytesNCncPtBldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Blood

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