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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 43836-6: Beta globulin Elph Ql

Name: LOINC Code 43836-6: Beta globulin Elph Ql
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

43836-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Beta globulin Elph 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 Beta globulin. 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 Beta globulin. 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: Electrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Beta globulin [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
Beta globulin
B; B-Globulin; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; Ordinal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Protein beta globulin; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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 Beta globulin Elph Ql (43836-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Beta globulin Elph QlBeta globulin [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisB-Globulin SerPl Ql ElphBeta globulinCHEMBeta globulin, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code43836-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameBeta globulin Elph Ql

DescriptionBeta globulin

Short nameB-Globulin SerPl Ql Elph

ComponentBeta globulin

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleOrd

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Beta globulin, Blood

Part names

Beta globulinPrThrPtSer/PlasOrdElectrophoresisPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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