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 49293-4: Oligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 49293-4: Oligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

49293-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Oligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp] 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 Protein fractions.oligoclonal bands. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Protein fractions.oligoclonal bands. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

Oligoclonal bands [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Electrophoresis Narrative
Protein fractions.oligoclonal bands
Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; Frac; Fract; Fraction; Fractionated; Fractionation; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; M-spikes; Narrative; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; PR; Prot; Random; Report; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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 Oligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp] (49293-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Oligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp]Oligoclonal bands [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Electrophoresis NarrativeOligoclonal Bands CSF Elph-ImpProtein fractions.oligoclonal bandsCHEMInterpretation of Oligoclonal bands test result, Spinal fluidImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49293-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameOligoclonal bands Elph Nar (CSF) [Interp]

DescriptionProtein fractions.oligoclonal bands

Short nameOligoclonal Bands CSF Elph-Imp

ComponentProtein fractions.oligoclonal bands

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleNar

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of Oligoclonal bands test result, Spinal fluid

Part names

Protein fractions.oligoclonal bandsImpPtCSFNarElectrophoresisImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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