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LOINC Code 10390-3: Blood product special preparation Nom (BPU)

10390-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Blood product special preparation Nom (BPU) 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 Blood product special preparation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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 Blood product special preparation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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

  • Blood product special preparation [Type]
  • Blood product special preparation
  • Bld Prod Special Prep; BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Nominal; Point in time; Prep; Random; Typ

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

Blood product special preparation Nom (BPU)Blood product special preparation [Type]Bld Prod Special Prep BPUBlood product special preparationBLDBKBlood product special preparation, Blood Product UnitType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10390-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlood product special preparation Nom (BPU)
DescriptionBlood product special preparation
Short nameBld Prod Special Prep BPU
ComponentBlood product special preparation
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)^BPU
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Blood product special preparation, Blood Product Unit

Part names

Blood product special preparationTypePt^BPUNomPoint in time (spot)

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