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 14813-0: Lipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 14813-0: Lipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14813-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Lipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol] 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 Lipoprotein.alpha. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Lipoprotein.alpha. 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: Observation
Method: Electrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Lipoprotein.alpha [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
Lipoprotein.alpha
Alfa; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; HDL; HDL particle concentration; HDL particle number; High density lipoproteins; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; LP; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Lipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol] (14813-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol]Lipoprotein.alpha [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisHDL SerPl Elph-sCncLipoprotein.alphaCHEMLipoprotein.alpha, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14813-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLipoprotein.alpha Elph [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionLipoprotein.alpha

Short nameHDL SerPl Elph-sCnc

ComponentLipoprotein.alpha

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Lipoprotein.alpha, Blood

Part names

Lipoprotein.alphaSCncPtSer/PlasQnElectrophoresisSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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