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LOINC Code 24038-2: Cryoglobulin type Elph Nom (S)

24038-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cryoglobulin type Elph Nom (S) 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 Cryoglobulin type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Cryoglobulin type. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

  • Cryoglobulin type [Identifier] in Serum by Electrophoresis
  • Cryoglobulin type
  • Chemistry; Cryo; Cryoglob Typ; Cryoglobulins; Cryoprecipitate; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Serum; 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

Cryoglobulin type Elph Nom (S)Cryoglobulin type [Identifier] in Serum by ElectrophoresisCryoglob Typ Ser ElphCryoglobulin typeCHEMCryoglobulin type, BloodPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code24038-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameCryoglobulin type Elph Nom (S)
DescriptionCryoglobulin type
Short nameCryoglob Typ Ser Elph
ComponentCryoglobulin type
PropertyPrid
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleNom
MethodElectrophoresis
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0o
Last changed2.21

Consumer names

Cryoglobulin type, Blood

Part names

Cryoglobulin typePridPtSerNomElectrophoresisPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)Serum

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