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LOINC Code 64800-6: Oxygen content Calc (BldCoA) [Volume fraction]

64800-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Oxygen content Calc (BldCoA) [Volume fraction] 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 Oxygen content. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCoA.

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 Oxygen content. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCoA.

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
  • Method: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Oxygen content in Arterial cord blood by calculation
  • Oxygen content
  • Bld cord; Calc; Calculation; Chemistry; Cord arterial blood; Cord BldA; ctO2; O2; O2 Ct; O2CT; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; tO2; Volfr; Volume fraction

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

Oxygen content Calc (BldCoA) [Volume fraction]Oxygen content in Arterial cord blood by calculationO2 Ct VFr BldCoA CalcOxygen contentCHEMOxygen content, Arterial cord bloodVFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code64800-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameOxygen content Calc (BldCoA) [Volume fraction]
DescriptionOxygen content
Short nameO2 Ct VFr BldCoA Calc
ComponentOxygen content
PropertyVFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)BldCoA
ScaleQn
MethodCalculated
ClassCHEM
Example unitsml/dl
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.36
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Oxygen content, Arterial cord blood

Part names

Oxygen contentVFrPtBldCoAQnCalculatedVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Blood cord arterial

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