LOINC Code 40632-2: Gamma globulin/Beta globulin Elph (CSF) [Mass ratio]

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 Gamma globulin/Beta globulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

• Gamma globulin/Beta globulin [Mass Ratio] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Electrophoresis
• Gamma globulin/Beta globulin
• B; B-Globulin; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; Mass concentration ratio; Mass ratio; MCRto; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; Protein beta globulin; Protein gamma globulin; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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.

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