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 53771-2: Alpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 53771-2: Alpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

53771-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U) 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 Alpha 2 globulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Alpha 2 globulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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

Alpha 2 globulin [Presence] in Urine by Electrophoresis
Alpha 2 globulin
A2; Alfa; Alpha2 Glob; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; GLB; Glob; Glob%; Globul; Globulins; II; Kidney; Nephrology; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; Protein.alpha 2 globulin; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; UA; UR; Urn

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 Alpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U) (53771-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Alpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U)Alpha 2 globulin [Presence] in Urine by ElectrophoresisAlpha2 Glob Ur Ql ElphAlpha 2 globulinCHEMAlpha 2 globulin, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53771-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha 2 globulin Elph Ql (U)

DescriptionAlpha 2 globulin

Short nameAlpha2 Glob Ur Ql Elph

ComponentAlpha 2 globulin

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodElectrophoresis

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.26

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Alpha 2 globulin, Urine

Part names

Alpha 2 globulinPrThrPtUrineOrdElectrophoresisPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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