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LOINC Code 78014-8: HLA-A Low res Nom (Bld/Tiss)

78014-8 is a LOINC code used to identify HLA-A Low res Nom (Bld/Tiss) 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-A. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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-A. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld/Tiss.

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
  • Method: Low resolution

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • HLA-A [Type] by Low resolution
  • HLA-A
  • Blood; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; HLA ANTIGEN; Human Leukocyte Antigen; Inherited; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; Typ; WB; Whole blood; Whole blood or Tissue

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-A Low res Nom (Bld/Tiss)HLA-A [Type] by Low resolutionHLA-A Low resHLA-AHLAHLA-A, Blood or tissue specimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code78014-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameHLA-A Low res Nom (Bld/Tiss)
DescriptionHLA-A
Short nameHLA-A Low res
ComponentHLA-A
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld/Tiss
ScaleNom
MethodLow resolution
ClassHLA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.52
Last changed2.52

Consumer names

HLA-A, Blood or tissue specimen

Part names

HLA-ATypePtBld/TissNomLow resolutionPoint in time (spot)Blood or Tissue

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