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LOINC Code 54468-4: Cholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL Elph [Mass fraction]

54468-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL Elph [Mass fraction] 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 Cholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.total. 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 Cholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.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

  • Cholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL in Serum or Plasma by Electrophoresis
  • Cholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.total
  • Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; HDLc; HDL-C; HDLc 2b; Heart Disease; High density lipoprotein cholesterols; Lipid; Mass fraction; Percent; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; TCHHDL; Tot; Totl

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

Cholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL Elph [Mass fraction]Cholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL in Serum or Plasma by ElectrophoresisHDLc 2b MFr SerPl ElphCholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.totalCHEMHDL 2b cholesterol/Cholesterol in Total HDL, BloodMFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54468-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameCholesterol in HDL 2b/Cholesterol in total HDL Elph [Mass fraction]
DescriptionCholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.total
Short nameHDLc 2b MFr SerPl Elph
ComponentCholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.total
PropertyMFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
MethodElectrophoresis
ClassCHEM
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.27
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

HDL 2b cholesterol/Cholesterol in Total HDL, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in HDL 2b/Cholesterol.in HDL.totalMFrPtSer/PlasQnElectrophoresisMass fractionPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.