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LOINC Code 906-8: Blood group antigens present Nom (Bld)

906-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Blood group antigens present Nom (Bld) 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 present. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 present. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 present [Identifier] in Blood
  • Blood group antigens present
  • Ag; Blood; BLOOD BANK; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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 present Nom (Bld)Blood group antigens present [Identifier] in BloodAntigens Present BldBlood group antigens presentBLDBKBlood group antigens present, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code906-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameBlood group antigens present Nom (Bld)
DescriptionBlood group antigens present
Short nameAntigens Present Bld
ComponentBlood group antigens present
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
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 present, Blood

Part names

Blood group antigens presentPridPtBldNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Blood

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