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LOINC Code 85488-5: Sc2 Ag Ql (RBC)

85488-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Sc2 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 c 2 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 c 2 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

  • Sc2 Ag [Presence] on Red Blood Cells
  • S little c 2 Ag
  • Antigen; Antigens; BLOOD BANK; c; Erythrocytes; II; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles; S prime; Sc2; Screen

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

Sc2 Ag Ql (RBC)Sc2 Ag [Presence] on Red Blood CellsSc2 Ag RBC QlS little c 2 AgBLDBKSc2 antigen, Red blood cellsPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85488-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameSc2 Ag Ql (RBC)
DescriptionS little c 2 Ag
Short nameSc2 Ag RBC Ql
ComponentS little c 2 Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleOrd
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.61
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Sc2 antigen, Red blood cells

Part names

S little c 2 AgPrThrPtRBCOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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