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LOINC Code 42319-4: G6PD phenotype (RBC) [Interp]

42319-4 is a LOINC code used to identify G6PD phenotype (RBC) [Interp] 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 Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype [Interpretation] in Red Blood Cells
  • Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype
  • Chemistry; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; Erythrocytes; G6PD; G-6-PD; G6PD Phenotyp; G6PDH; Glu; Gluc; Glucose-6-PD; Glucose-6-PDH; Glucoseur; GPD; i Phos; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Inorganic phosphate; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Phos; Phosphate total; Phosphorous; Phosphorus; Phosphrous; Pi; PO4; Point in time; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles

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

G6PD phenotype (RBC) [Interp]Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype [Interpretation] in Red Blood CellsG6PD Phenotyp RBC-ImpGlucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotypeCHEMG6PD phenotype, Red blood cellsImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code42319-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameG6PD phenotype (RBC) [Interp]
DescriptionGlucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype
Short nameG6PD Phenotyp RBC-Imp
ComponentGlucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotype
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleNom
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.16
Last changed2.26

Consumer names

G6PD phenotype, Red blood cells

Part names

Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase phenotypeImpPtRBCNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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