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 54403-1: Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units (BPU) [#]

Name: LOINC Code 54403-1: Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units (BPU) [#]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.583Z

54403-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units (BPU) [#] 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 Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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 Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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

Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units [#]
Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units
5% PPF; BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Cnt; Count; Frac; Fract; Fractionation; Fractions; Num units trans 5% PPF; Number; Point in time; PPF; PR; Prot; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units (BPU) [#]Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units [#]Num units trans 5% PPFTransfuse 5% plasma protein fraction unitsBLDBKNumber of 5% plasma protein fraction units to transfuseNum

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54403-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameTransfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units (BPU) [#]

DescriptionTransfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units

Short nameNum units trans 5% PPF

ComponentTransfuse 5% plasma protein fraction units

PropertyNum

TimingPt

System (specimen)^BPU

ScaleQn

ClassBLDBK

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Number of 5% plasma protein fraction units to transfuse

Part names

Transfuse 5% plasma protein fraction unitsNumPt^BPUQnNumber (count)Point in time (spot)

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