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 76685-7: Platelet dry mass distribution width Calc (Bld) [Entitic mass]

Name: LOINC Code 76685-7: Platelet dry mass distribution width Calc (Bld) [Entitic mass]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:57.646Z

76685-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Platelet dry mass distribution width Calc (Bld) [Entitic mass] 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 Platelet dry mass distribution width. 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 Platelet dry mass distribution width. 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: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Platelet dry mass distribution width [Entitic mass] in Blood by calculation
Platelet dry mass distribution width
This term was based on, but not limited in use to, the ADVIA 120 Hematology System.
Blood; Calc; Calculation; Entitic mass; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Pl; Platelets; Platelt; Plt; PMDW; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thrombocyte; Thrombocytes; WB; Whole blood

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

Platelet dry mass distribution width Calc (Bld) [Entitic mass]Platelet dry mass distribution width [Entitic mass] in Blood by calculationPMDW Bld Qn CalcPlatelet dry mass distribution widthHEM/BCPlatelet dry mass distribution width, BloodEntMass

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code76685-7

SystemLOINC

Display namePlatelet dry mass distribution width Calc (Bld) [Entitic mass]

DescriptionPlatelet dry mass distribution width

Short namePMDW Bld Qn Calc

ComponentPlatelet dry mass distribution width

PropertyEntMass

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleQn

MethodCalculated

ClassHEM/BC

Example unitspg

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.52

Consumer names

Platelet dry mass distribution width, Blood

Part names

Platelet dry mass distribution widthEntMassPtBldQnCalculatedEntitic massPoint in time (spot)Blood

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