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 893-8: Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 893-8: Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:18.535Z

893-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interp] 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 Blood group antibody.autologous. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Blood group antibody.autologous. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: Blood group antibody screen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma
Blood group antibody.autologous
Ab; Autol; Autologus; Bld gp Ab Autol Scn; Bld gp Ab Scn; BLOOD BANK; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; Scn; Scr; Scrn; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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

Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interp]Blood group antibody screen.autologous [Interpretation] in Serum or PlasmaBld gp Ab Autol Scn SerPl-ImpBlood group antibody.autologousBLDBKAutologous Blood Group Antibody Screen, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code893-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameBlood group antibody screen.autologous [Interp]

DescriptionBlood group antibody.autologous

Short nameBld gp Ab Autol Scn SerPl-Imp

ComponentBlood group antibody.autologous

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNom

MethodBlood group antibody screen

ClassBLDBK

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Autologous Blood Group Antibody Screen, Blood

Part names

Blood group antibody.autologousImpPtSer/PlasNomBlood group antibody screenBlood group antibody screen.autologousImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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