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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 4612-8: Hemoglobin Malmo Elph pH 8.9 Ql (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 4612-8: Hemoglobin Malmo Elph pH 8.9 Ql (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:31.116Z

4612-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemoglobin Malmo Elph pH 8.9 Ql (Bld) 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 Hemoglobin Malmo. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Hemoglobin Malmo. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 pH 8.9

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Hemoglobin Malmo [Presence] in Blood by Electrophoresis alkaline (pH 8.9)
Hemoglobin Malmo
Blood; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Elph Alk; Ep; Haemoglobin; Hb; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Hgb; Hgb Malmo; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; WB; Whole blood

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

Hemoglobin Malmo Elph pH 8.9 Ql (Bld)Hemoglobin Malmo [Presence] in Blood by Electrophoresis alkaline (pH 8.9)Hgb Malmo Bld Ql Elph AlkHemoglobin MalmoHEM/BCHemoglobin malmo, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code4612-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameHemoglobin Malmo Elph pH 8.9 Ql (Bld)

DescriptionHemoglobin Malmo

Short nameHgb Malmo Bld Ql Elph Alk

ComponentHemoglobin Malmo

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleOrd

MethodElectrophoresis pH 8.9

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Hemoglobin malmo, Blood

Part names

Hemoglobin MalmoPrThrPtBldOrdElectrophoresis pH 8.9Presence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)BloodElectrophoresis alkaline (pH 8.9)

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