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LOINC Code 88880-0: Monocyte distribution width Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]

88880-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Monocyte distribution width Auto (Bld) [Entitic 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 Monocyte 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 Monocyte 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: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Monocyte distribution width [Entitic volume] in Blood by Automated
  • Monocyte distribution width
  • Auto; Automated detection; Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; Entitic volume; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; MDW; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Monocyte distribution width Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]Monocyte distribution width [Entitic volume] in Blood by AutomatedMDW Bld AutoMonocyte distribution widthHEM/BCMonocyte distribution width, BloodEntVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code88880-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameMonocyte distribution width Auto (Bld) [Entitic vol]
DescriptionMonocyte distribution width
Short nameMDW Bld Auto
ComponentMonocyte distribution width
PropertyEntVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
MethodAutomated
ClassHEM/BC
Example unitsfL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.64
Last changed2.64

Consumer names

Monocyte distribution width, Blood

Part names

Monocyte distribution widthEntVolPtBldQnAutomatedEntitic volumePoint in time (spot)Blood

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