LOINC Code 71692-8: Platelets reticulated Auto (Bld) [#/Vol]

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 Platelets.reticulated. 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

• Platelets reticulated [#/volume] in Blood by Automated count
• Platelets.reticulated
• #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Immature platelets; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Platelet; Platelet count; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RP; Thrb; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; WB; Whole blood; Young platelets

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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