LOINC Code 18275-8: Blood group antigens present Nom (RBC donor)

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 group antigens present. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC^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

• Blood group antigens present [Identifier] on Red Blood Cells from Donor
• Blood group antigens present
• Ag; BLOOD BANK; Donr; Erythrocytes; Identity or presence; 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.

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