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LOINC Code 905-0: Blood group antigens absent Nom (BPU)

905-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Blood group antigens absent Nom (BPU) 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 antigens absent. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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 antigens absent. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^BPU.

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

  • Blood group antigens absent [Identifier] in Blood product unit
  • Blood group antigens absent
  • Ag; BLOOD BANK; Blood product unit; Blood Product Unit (Pack); Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random

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 antigens absent Nom (BPU)Blood group antigens absent [Identifier] in Blood product unitAntigens Absent BPUBlood group antigens absentBLDBKBlood group Antigens Absent, Blood Product UnitPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code905-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlood group antigens absent Nom (BPU)
DescriptionBlood group antigens absent
Short nameAntigens Absent BPU
ComponentBlood group antigens absent
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)^BPU
ScaleNom
ClassBLDBK
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Blood group Antigens Absent, Blood Product Unit

Part names

Blood group antigens absentPridPt^BPUNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)

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