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 53591-4: Gamma globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 53591-4: Gamma globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.030Z

53591-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Gamma globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass/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 Gamma globulin.abnormal band. 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 Gamma globulin.abnormal band. 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

Gamma globulin.abnormal band [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
Gamma globulin.abnormal band
abn; abnorm; Bands; bnd; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; Gamma glob abnormal; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Protein gamma globulin; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Gamma globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass/Vol]Gamma globulin.abnormal band [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisGamma glob abnormal SerPl Elph-mCncGamma globulin.abnormal bandCHEMGamma globulin.abnormal band, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53591-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameGamma globulin.abnormal band Elph [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionGamma globulin.abnormal band

Short nameGamma glob abnormal SerPl Elph-mCnc

ComponentGamma globulin.abnormal band

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

Example unitsg/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.26

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Gamma globulin.abnormal band, Blood

Part names

Gamma globulin.abnormal bandMCncPtSer/PlasQnElectrophoresisMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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