788-0
LaboratoryErythrocyte [DistWidth] in Blood by Automated count
Definition
The RDW-CV is the ratio of the variation in width to the mean width of the RBC volume distribution curve taken at +/- 1CV.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Erythrocyte
Property
DistWidth
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Automated count
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Erythrocyte DistWidth Bld Auto
Display Name
Erythrocyte Auto (Bld) [DistWidth]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 788-0?
LOINC code 788-0 identifies "Erythrocyte [DistWidth] in Blood by Automated count". The RDW-CV is the ratio of the variation in width to the mean width of the RBC volume distribution curve taken at +/- 1CV.
What does 788-0 measure?
This code measures Erythrocyte in Bld. It belongs to the HEM/BC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.