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LOINC Code 55342-0: Sd sup(a) Ag Ql (RBC)

55342-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Sd sup(a) Ag Ql (RBC) 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 S little d super little a Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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 S little d super little a Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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

  • Sd sup(a) Ag [Presence] on Red Blood Cells
  • S little d super little a Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; BLOOD BANK; Dextro; Erythrocytes; Hematology; Heme; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles; S prime; Screen; Sd sup(a); Sd^e

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

Sd sup(a) Ag Ql (RBC)Sd sup(a) Ag [Presence] on Red Blood CellsSd sup(a) Ag RBC QlS little d super little a AgBLDBKSd sup(a) antigen, Red blood cellsPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55342-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameSd sup(a) Ag Ql (RBC)
DescriptionS little d super little a Ag
Short nameSd sup(a) Ag RBC Ql
ComponentS little d super little a Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleOrd
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Sd sup(a) antigen, Red blood cells

Part names

S little d super little a AgPrThrPtRBCOrdSd^a AgPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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