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LOINC Code 46273-9: Appearance post transfusion reaction (S)

46273-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Appearance post transfusion reaction (S) 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 Observation^post transfusion reaction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Observation^post transfusion reaction. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

  • Appearance of Serum--after transfusion reaction
  • Observation^post transfusion reaction
  • After; Appearance; Nominal; p transf; p transf rx; Point in time; PST; Random; React; Rxn; Serum; SPEC; SR; Transf React; 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

Appearance post transfusion reaction (S)Appearance of Serum--after transfusion reactionAppearance p transf rx SerObservation^post transfusion reactionSPECAppearance after Transfusion Reaction, BloodAper

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46273-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameAppearance post transfusion reaction (S)
DescriptionObservation^post transfusion reaction
Short nameAppearance p transf rx Ser
ComponentObservation^post transfusion reaction
PropertyAper
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.19
Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Appearance after Transfusion Reaction, Blood

Part names

Observation^post transfusion reactionAperPtSerNomAppearancePoint in time (spot)Serum

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