LOINC Code 101669-0: Protein.monoclonal isotype MS.MALDI-TOF Nom (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.monoclonal isotype. 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: Both
• Method: MS.MALDI-TOF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Protein.monoclonal isotype [Identifier] in Urine by MS.MALDI-TOF
• Protein.monoclonal isotype
• Identifying monoclonal gammopathy isotypes using random urine specimens.
• Chemistry; Identity or presence; M Protein; M Protein isotype; M-band; Monoclonal band; Monoclonal spike; M-protein; M-spike; Nominal; Para protein; Paraprotein; Point in time; PR; Prot; Random; UA; 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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