LOINC Code 101665-8: Protein electrophoresis and M protein isotype panel (24H U)

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 Protein electrophoresis & monoclonal protein isotype panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Protein electrophoresis and M protein isotype panel - 24 hour Urine
• Protein electrophoresis & monoclonal protein isotype panel
• This panel contains results for electrophoresis testing as well as monoclonal protein isotype by MALDI-TOF, and is used for diagnosing monoclonal gammopathies using 24 Hour urine specimens.
• 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Chemistry; MPQU; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; PEUR; Pnl; PR; Prot; UA; UPEP; UR; Urn

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.

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