903-5
LaboratoryBlood group antibody screen [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by RESt adsorption
Definition
Rabbit Erythrocyte Stroma (RESt) is used to absorb cold antibodies (predominantly IgM) from a patients serum. The absorbed serum can then be used for other testing.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Blood group antibody
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Blood group antibody screen.RESt adsorption
Details
Class
BLDBK
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Bld gp Ab Scn SerPl Ql RESt Ads
Display Name
Blood group antibody screen RESt adsorption Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 903-5?
LOINC code 903-5 identifies "Blood group antibody screen [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by RESt adsorption". Rabbit Erythrocyte Stroma (RESt) is used to absorb cold antibodies (predominantly IgM) from a patients serum. The absorbed serum can then be used for other testing.
What does 903-5 measure?
This code measures Blood group antibody in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the BLDBK class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.