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LOINC Code 1255-9: Minor crossmatch (RBC) [Interp]

1255-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Minor crossmatch (RBC) [Interp] 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 Minor crossmatch. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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 Minor crossmatch. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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

  • Minor crossmatch [Interpretation]
  • Minor crossmatch
  • BLOOD BANK; Erythrocytes; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Min XM; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles

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

Minor crossmatch (RBC) [Interp]Minor crossmatch [Interpretation]Min XM RBC-ImpMinor crossmatchBLDBKMinor crossmatch, Red blood cellsImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1255-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameMinor crossmatch (RBC) [Interp]
DescriptionMinor crossmatch
Short nameMin XM RBC-Imp
ComponentMinor crossmatch
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Minor crossmatch, Red blood cells

Part names

Minor crossmatchImpPtRBCNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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