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LOINC Code 26616-3: CD59 RBC Ql (Bld)

26616-3 is a LOINC code used to identify CD59 RBC Ql (Bld) 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 Erythrocytes.CD59. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Erythrocytes.CD59. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

  • CD59 RBC [Presence] in Blood
  • Erythrocytes.CD59
  • Deficiency is associated with PNH.
  • Blood; CD59 RBC; CELL MARKERS; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Screen; 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

CD59 RBC Ql (Bld)CD59 RBC [Presence] in BloodCD59 RBC Bld QlErythrocytes.CD59CELLMARKCD59 red blood cells, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code26616-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameCD59 RBC Ql (Bld)
DescriptionErythrocytes.CD59
Short nameCD59 RBC Bld Ql
ComponentErythrocytes.CD59
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
ClassCELLMARK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

CD59 red blood cells, Blood

Part names

Erythrocytes.CD59PrThrPtBldOrdCD59 RBCPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Blood

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