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.

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LOINC Code 48496-4: Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal [Rel catalytic activity/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 48496-4: Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal [Rel catalytic activity/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.167Z

48496-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal [Rel catalytic activity/Vol] 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 Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/Normal. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/Normal. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal in Serum or Plasma
Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/Normal
Act/Nor; Comp; Complement CH50; Complmt; Control; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RlCCnc; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Tot; Total Hem Comp; Totl

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

Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal [Rel catalytic activity/Vol]Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal in Serum or PlasmaCH50 Act/Nor SerPlComplement total hemolytic CH50 actual/NormalHEM/BCComplement Total Hemolytic CH50 actual/normal, BloodRelCCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48496-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameComplement total hemolytic CH50 actual/normal [Rel catalytic activity/Vol]

DescriptionComplement total hemolytic CH50 actual/Normal

Short nameCH50 Act/Nor SerPl

ComponentComplement total hemolytic CH50 actual/Normal

PropertyRelCCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Complement Total Hemolytic CH50 actual/normal, Blood

Part names

Complement total hemolytic CH50 actual/NormalRelCCncPtSer/PlasQnRelative catalytic concentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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