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LOINC Code 71698-5: Granulocytes Auto (Body fld) [#/Vol]

71698-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Granulocytes Auto (Body 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 Granulocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 Granulocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body 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: Observation
  • Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Granulocytes [#/volume] in Body fluid by Automated count
  • Granulocytes
  • #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; Gran; Grans; Granulocyte; Granulocytes; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Granulocytes Auto (Body fld) [#/Vol]Granulocytes [#/volume] in Body fluid by Automated countGranulocytes # Fld AutoGranulocytesHEM/BCGranulocytes, Body fluidNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71698-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameGranulocytes Auto (Body fld) [#/Vol]
DescriptionGranulocytes
Short nameGranulocytes # Fld Auto
ComponentGranulocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*3/uL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Granulocytes, Body fluid

Part names

GranulocytesNCncPtBody fldQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

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