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 40601-7: Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP Ql

Name: LOINC Code 40601-7: Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP Ql
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

40601-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP Ql 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 Alpha-1-Acid glycoprotein. 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 Alpha-1-Acid glycoprotein. 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: Both
Method: Immunoelectrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoelectrophoresis
Alpha-1-Acid glycoprotein
A1; A1acid Glycoprotein; AAG; Acd; Acids; AGP; Alfa; Chemistry; gG; Glycoprot; Glycoproteins; GP; i; IEP; Imm elect; Immunoelect; Ordinal; Orosomucoid; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SIE; SIEP; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP Ql (40601-7)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP QlAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by ImmunoelectrophoresisA1acid Glycoprotein SerPl Ql IEPAlpha-1-Acid glycoproteinCHEMAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40601-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha-1-acid glycoprotein IEP Ql

DescriptionAlpha-1-Acid glycoprotein

Short nameA1acid Glycoprotein SerPl Ql IEP

ComponentAlpha-1-Acid glycoprotein

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleOrd

MethodImmunoelectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, Blood

Part names

Alpha-1-acid glycoproteinPrThrPtSer/PlasOrdImmunoelectrophoresisPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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