What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 71693-6: Platelets reticulated/Platelets Auto (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 71693-6: Platelets reticulated/Platelets Auto (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:50.624Z

71693-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelets reticulated/Platelets Auto (Bld) 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 Platelets.reticulated/Platelets. 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 Platelets.reticulated/Platelets. 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/Platelets in Blood by Automated count
Platelets.reticulated/Platelets
Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Immature platelets; Number fraction; Percent; Platelet; 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.

Common synonyms

Platelets reticulated/Platelets Auto (Bld)Platelets reticulated/Platelets in Blood by Automated countPlatelets.reticulated NFr Bld AutoPlatelets.reticulated/PlateletsHEM/BCPlatelets reticulated/Platelets, BloodNFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71693-6

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelets reticulated/Platelets Auto (Bld)

DescriptionPlatelets.reticulated/Platelets

Short namePlatelets.reticulated NFr Bld Auto

ComponentPlatelets.reticulated/Platelets

PropertyNFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Platelets reticulated/Platelets, Blood

Part names

Platelets.reticulated/PlateletsNFrPtBldQnAutomated countNumber FractionPoint in time (spot)Blood

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