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 48637-3: Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI Elph Ql

Name: LOINC Code 48637-3: Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI Elph Ql
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

48637-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI 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 Cholesterol.in LDL pattern BI. 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 Cholesterol.in LDL pattern BI. 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: Observation
Method: Electrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
Cholesterol.in LDL pattern BI
Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; Heart Disease; LDLc; LDL-C; LDLc BI; Lipid; Low density lipoprotein cholesterol; Low density lipoprotein cholesterols; Ordinal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; 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 Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI Elph Ql (48637-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Cholesterol in LDL pattern BI Elph QlCholesterol in LDL pattern BI [Presence] in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisLDLc BI SerPl Ql ElphCholesterol.in LDL pattern BICHEMCholesterol in LDL Pattern BI, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code48637-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol in LDL pattern BI Elph Ql

DescriptionCholesterol.in LDL pattern BI

Short nameLDLc BI SerPl Ql Elph

ComponentCholesterol.in LDL pattern BI

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleOrd

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Cholesterol in LDL Pattern BI, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in LDL pattern BIPrThrPtSer/PlasOrdElectrophoresisCholesterol in LDL pattern BIPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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