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LOINC Code 4540-1: Ethanol gelation (S)

4540-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Ethanol gelation (S) 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 Ethanol gelation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Ethanol gelation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: DEPRECATED

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Deprecated Ethanol gelation
  • Ethanol gelation
  • Alc; Alcohol; Ethyl alcohol; EtOH; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; 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.

Common synonyms

Ethanol gelation (S)Deprecated Ethanol gelationDeprecated Ethanol gelation Ser QnEthanol gelationHEM/BCEthanol Gelation, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code4540-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameEthanol gelation (S)
DescriptionEthanol gelation
Short nameDeprecated Ethanol gelation Ser Qn
ComponentEthanol gelation
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.66

Consumer names

Ethanol Gelation, Blood

Part names

Ethanol gelation-PtSerQnPoint in time (spot)Serum

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