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LOINC Code 17531-5: Rh Nom (Amn fld)

17531-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Rh Nom (Amn fld) 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 Rh. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Rh. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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

  • Rh [Type] in Amniotic fluid
  • Rh
  • AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; BLOOD BANK; D phenotyping; D typing; Gyn; Gynecology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; Rh phenotyping; Rh typing; 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

Rh Nom (Amn fld)Rh [Type] in Amniotic fluidRh AmnRhBLDBKRh, Amniotic fluidType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17531-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameRh Nom (Amn fld)
DescriptionRh
Short nameRh Amn
ComponentRh
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Amnio fld
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0l
Last changed2.19

Consumer names

Rh, Amniotic fluid

Part names

RhTypePtAmnio fldNomPoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluid

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