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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 14276-0: Hemoglobin F distribution Kleihauer-Betke method (Bld) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 14276-0: Hemoglobin F distribution Kleihauer-Betke method (Bld) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:24.421Z

14276-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemoglobin F distribution Kleihauer-Betke method (Bld) [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 Hemoglobin F distribution. 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 Hemoglobin F distribution. 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
Method: Kleihauer-Betke

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Hemoglobin F distribution [Interpretation] in Blood by Kleihauer-Betke method
Hemoglobin F distribution
Acid elution; Blood; Fetal hemoglobin; Fetal maternal hemorrhage screen; Haemoglobin; Hb; HbF; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Hgb; Hgb F; Hgb F Dist; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; KB; Kleih Betke; Kleihauer stain; Kleihauer test; Kleihauer-Betke stain; Kleihauer-Betke test; Kleihauer-Braun-Betke; 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

Hemoglobin F distribution Kleihauer-Betke method (Bld) [Interp]Hemoglobin F distribution [Interpretation] in Blood by Kleihauer-Betke methodHgb F Dist Bld Kleih Betke-ImpHemoglobin F distributionHEM/BCHemoglobin F Distribution, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14276-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameHemoglobin F distribution Kleihauer-Betke method (Bld) [Interp]

DescriptionHemoglobin F distribution

Short nameHgb F Dist Bld Kleih Betke-Imp

ComponentHemoglobin F distribution

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleNom

MethodKleihauer-Betke

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Hemoglobin F Distribution, Blood

Part names

Hemoglobin F distributionImpPtBldNomKleihauer-BetkeImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)BloodKleihauer-Betke method

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