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 74775-8: Platelets Auto (PRP) [#/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 74775-8: Platelets Auto (PRP) [#/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

74775-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelets Auto (PRP) [#/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 Platelets. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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 Platelets. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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 [#/volume] in Platelet rich plasma by Automated count
Platelets
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Elec; Elect; Electr; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Platelet; Platelet count; Platelet rich plasma; Platelt; Plt; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thrb; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Platelets Auto (PRP) [#/Vol] (74775-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Platelets Auto (PRP) [#/Vol]Platelets [#/volume] in Platelet rich plasma by Automated countPlatelet # PRP AutoPlateletsHEM/BCPlatelet count, BloodNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74775-8

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelets Auto (PRP) [#/Vol]

DescriptionPlatelets

Short namePlatelet # PRP Auto

ComponentPlatelets

PropertyNCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PRP

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units10*3/uL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.48

Last changed2.48

Consumer names

Platelet count, Blood

Part names

PlateletsNCncPtPRPQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet rich plasma

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