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LOINC Code 14579-7: ABO group (Bld donor)

14579-7 is a LOINC code used to identify ABO group (Bld donor) 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 ABO group. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Donor.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 ABO group. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld^Donor.

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

  • ABO group [Type] in Blood from Donor
  • ABO group
  • Blood; BLOOD BANK; Donr; Hematology; Heme; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ; WB; Whole blood

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

ABO group (Bld donor)ABO group [Type] in Blood from DonorABO Group Bld DonrABO groupBLDBKABO group, Donor BloodType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14579-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameABO group (Bld donor)
DescriptionABO group
Short nameABO Group Bld Donr
ComponentABO group
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld^Donor
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

ABO group, Donor Blood

Part names

ABO groupTypePtBld^DonorNomPoint in time (spot)Blood^Donor

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