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LOINC Code 94497-5: Packed RBC (Spec) [Vol]

94497-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Packed RBC (Spec) [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 Packed erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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 Packed erythrocytes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Specimen.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Packed erythrocytes [Volume] of Specimen
  • Packed erythrocytes
  • Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Packed RBC; Point in time; PRBC; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spec; Volume

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

Packed RBC (Spec) [Vol]Packed erythrocytes [Volume] of SpecimenPacked RBC Vol SpecPacked erythrocytesSPECPacked red blood cell volumeVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code94497-5
SystemLOINC
Display namePacked RBC (Spec) [Vol]
DescriptionPacked erythrocytes
Short namePacked RBC Vol Spec
ComponentPacked erythrocytes
PropertyVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)Specimen
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
Example unitsmL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.68
Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Packed red blood cell volume

Part names

Packed erythrocytesVolPtSpecimenQnVolumePoint in time (spot)

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