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 49294-2: Oligoclonal bands Nar [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 49294-2: Oligoclonal bands Nar [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

49294-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Oligoclonal bands Nar [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 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 Protein fractions.oligoclonal bands. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Oligoclonal bands [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma Narrative
Protein fractions.oligoclonal bands
Chemistry; Frac; Fract; Fraction; Fractionated; Fractionation; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; M-spikes; Narrative; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Random; Report; 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 Oligoclonal bands Nar [Interp] (49294-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Oligoclonal bands Nar [Interp]Oligoclonal bands [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma NarrativeOligoclonal Bands SerPl-ImpProtein fractions.oligoclonal bandsCHEMInterpretation of Oligoclonal bands test result, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49294-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameOligoclonal bands Nar [Interp]

DescriptionProtein fractions.oligoclonal bands

Short nameOligoclonal Bands SerPl-Imp

ComponentProtein fractions.oligoclonal bands

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNar

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Interpretation of Oligoclonal bands test result, Blood

Part names

Protein fractions.oligoclonal bandsImpPtSer/PlasNarImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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