What does this LOINC code represent?

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

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

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LOINC Code 54427-0: Transfuse frozen RBC newborn units [Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 54427-0: Transfuse frozen RBC newborn units [Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.583Z

54427-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Transfuse frozen RBC newborn units [Vol] 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 frozen erythrocytes newborn units. 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 Transfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units. 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: Both

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Transfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units [Volume]
Transfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units
BLOOD BANK; Discocytes; Erthrocyte; Erythrocyte; Froz; Frozen RBC; Frozen RBC NB; Frozn; New born; Num NB units trans frozen RBC; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; RBCS; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Volume

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 frozen RBC newborn units [Vol]Transfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units [Volume]Trans NB units frozen RBC Vol PatientTransfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn unitsBLDBKVolume of Frozen red blood cell newborn units to transfuseVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54427-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameTransfuse frozen RBC newborn units [Vol]

DescriptionTransfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units

Short nameTrans NB units frozen RBC Vol Patient

ComponentTransfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn units

PropertyVol

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

ClassBLDBK

Example unitsmL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Volume of Frozen red blood cell newborn units to transfuse

Part names

Transfuse frozen erythrocytes newborn unitsVolPt^PatientQnVolumePoint in time (spot)

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