What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 32770-0: Transfusion band number Nom [ID]

Name: LOINC Code 32770-0: Transfusion band number Nom [ID]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:20.063Z

32770-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Transfusion band number Nom [ID] 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 Transfusion band number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Transfusion band number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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

Transfusion band number
Transfusion band number is unique to Blood Bank; not attached to hospital ID
Bands; BLOOD BANK; bnd; Ident; Identifier; No; Nominal; Num; Point in time; Random; Transf Band Num; Tx

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

Transfusion band number Nom [ID]Transfusion band numberTransf Band Num PatientBLDBKIDPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32770-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameTransfusion band number Nom [ID]

DescriptionTransfusion band number

Short nameTransf Band Num Patient

ComponentTransfusion band number

PropertyID

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNom

ClassBLDBK

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.09

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Transfusion band number

Part names

Transfusion band numberIDPt^PatientNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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