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LOINC Code 13310-8: Kell group Ag Nom (RBC)

13310-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Kell group Ag Nom (RBC) 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 Kell group Ag. 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 Kell group Ag. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Kell group Ag [Type] on Red Blood Cells
  • Kell group Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; BLOOD BANK; Erythrocytes; Hematology; Heme; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles; 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

Kell group Ag Nom (RBC)Kell group Ag [Type] on Red Blood CellsKell Group Ag RBCKell group AgBLDBKKell group antigen, Red blood cellsType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code13310-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameKell group Ag Nom (RBC)
DescriptionKell group Ag
Short nameKell Group Ag RBC
ComponentKell group Ag
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Kell group antigen, Red blood cells

Part names

Kell group AgTypePtRBCNomPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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