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LOINC Code 15178-7: Complement factor B (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]

15178-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Complement factor B (Body fld) [Mass/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 Complement factor B. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 Complement factor B. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Complement factor B [Mass/volume] in Body fluid
  • Complement factor B
  • B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; C3 proactivator; C3-5 Converting Enzyme; C3PA; Comp; Comp Fact B; Complement c3 proactivator+activator; Complement Protein B; Complmt; CVFBb; Fac; Fact; Factor B; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; Glycine rich beta glycoprotein; Heat labile factor; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; Properdin Factor B; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Complement factor B (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]Complement factor B [Mass/volume] in Body fluidComp Fact B Fld-mCncComplement factor BHEM/BCComplement Factor B, Body fluidMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code15178-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameComplement factor B (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionComplement factor B
Short nameComp Fact B Fld-mCnc
ComponentComplement factor B
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Body fld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Complement Factor B, Body fluid

Part names

Complement factor BMCncPtBody fldQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

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