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LOINC Code 82588-5: RBC Auto (BM) [#/Vol]

82588-5 is a LOINC code used to identify RBC Auto (BM) [#/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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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 Erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bone mar.

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

Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Bone marrow by Automated count
Erythrocytes
A diagnostic bone marrow aspiration may be used to determine the cause of unexplained low or high peripheral blood cells counts, including too few or too many red blood cells (RBCs) (anemia or polycythemia). When the RBC concentration in blood decreases, the marrow typically increases the rate of RBC production until there is a sufficient number of RBCs in the blood or until marrow production capacity is reached. If the bone marrow cannot produce sufficient quantities of RBCs, the individual will become increasingly anemic, with symptoms such as pallor, fatigue, and shortness of breath due to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity by the red blood cells. Anemia can also occur if the production of RBC in the marrow is suppressed. Polycythemia is defined as an increase in the number of erythrocytes in the blood and marrow. (Lab Tests Online) https//labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/bone-marrow/tab/test/
#; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Auto; Automated detection; BM; BON; Bone marrow; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Discocytes; Elec; Elect; Electr; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; MAR; Marrow (bone); minimal angle of resolution; Minimum angle of resolution; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells

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

RBC Auto (BM) [#/Vol]Erythrocytes [#/volume] in Bone marrow by Automated countRBC # Mar AutoErythrocytesHEM/BCRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Bone marrowNCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code82588-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameRBC Auto (BM) [#/Vol]
DescriptionErythrocytes
Short nameRBC # Mar Auto
ComponentErythrocytes
PropertyNCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bone mar
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated count
ClassHEM/BC
Example units10*12/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Bone marrow

Part names

ErythrocytesNCncPtBone marQnAutomated countNumber ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Bone marrow

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