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LOINC Code 46997-3: HLA Ab cells tested (S) [#]

46997-3 is a LOINC code used to identify HLA Ab cells tested (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 HLA Ab cells tested. 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 HLA Ab cells tested. 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

  • HLA Ab cells tested [#] in Serum
  • HLA Ab cells tested
  • total number of antigens tested
  • Cell; Cellularity; Cnt; Count; Cytotoxic-lymphocytic antibody; HLA ANTIGEN; Human Leukocyte Antigen; Lymphocyte antibody; Lymphocytotoxic antibody; Number; Panel Reactive AB; Panel Reactive antibody; Point in time; PRA; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR

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

HLA Ab cells tested (S) [#]HLA Ab cells tested [#] in SerumNum HLA Ab cells testedHLA Ab cells testedHLAHLA Ab cells tested, BloodNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code46997-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameHLA Ab cells tested (S) [#]
DescriptionHLA Ab cells tested
Short nameNum HLA Ab cells tested
ComponentHLA Ab cells tested
PropertyNum
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassHLA
Example units#
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.19
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

HLA Ab cells tested, Blood

Part names

HLA Ab cells testedNumPtSerQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)Serum

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