LOINC Code 53589-8: Beta globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass fraction]

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 Beta globulin.abnormal band/Protein.total. 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

• Beta globulin.abnormal band/Protein.total in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
• Beta globulin.abnormal band/Protein.total
• abn; abnorm; B; Bands; Beta glob abnormal; B-Globulin; bnd; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; Mass fraction; Percent; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Protein beta globulin; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SPEP; SR; Tot; Totl; TP

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.

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