What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 12851-2: Protein Fractions Elph [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 12851-2: Protein Fractions Elph [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:23.606Z

12851-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Protein Fractions Elph [Interp] 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 Protein pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Protein pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: Electrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Protein Fractions [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
Protein pattern
Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot Pattern; Protein fractions; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SPEP; SR

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

Protein Fractions Elph [Interp]Protein Fractions [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisProt Pattern SerPl Elph-ImpProtein patternCHEMProtein fractions, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12851-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameProtein Fractions Elph [Interp]

DescriptionProtein pattern

Short nameProt Pattern SerPl Elph-Imp

ComponentProtein pattern

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNom

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Protein fractions, Blood

Part names

Protein patternImpPtSer/PlasNomElectrophoresisProtein FractionsImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

About this content

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