LOINC Code 82591-9: Reticulocytes.low light scatter/Total reticulocytes Auto (Bld)

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 Reticulocytes.low light scatter/Reticulocytes.total. 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: Observation
• Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Reticulocytes.low light scatter/Reticulocytes.total in Blood by Automated count
• Reticulocytes.low light scatter/Reticulocytes.total
• Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; Hematology; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Heme; Immature reticulocyte fraction; IRF; Number fraction; Percent; Point in time; Polychromatophilic red cells; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Retic; Retic.low scatter; Retics; Reticulocyte; Tot; Totl; 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.

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