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.

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LOINC Code 38177-2: Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time]

Name: LOINC Code 38177-2: Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

38177-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time] 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 Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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

Kappa light chains.free [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free
1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Bence Jones protein; BJ Protein; BJP; Chain; Chemistry; FR; Hematology; Heme; Immune globulin; Immuno; Immunoglob; Immunoglobin; Imunoglbon; Imunoglobn; Kappa LC; Kappa LC Free; Mass Rate; mRate; Non-protein bound; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; UA; UR; Urn

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 Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time] (38177-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time]Kappa light chains.free [Mass/time] in 24 hour UrineKappa LC Free 24h Ur-mRateImmunoglobulin light chains.kappa.freeCHEMFree kappa light chains, UrineMRat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38177-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameImmunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free (24H U) [Mass/Time]

DescriptionImmunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free

Short nameKappa LC Free 24h Ur-mRate

ComponentImmunoglobulin light chains.kappa.free

PropertyMRat

Timing24H

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/24 H

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.13

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Free kappa light chains, Urine

Part names

Immunoglobulin light chains.kappa.freeMRat24HUrineQnKappa light chains.freeMass Rate24 hours

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