LOINC Code 55241-4: HBB gene c.19G>A Molgen Ql (Bld)

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 HBB gene.c.19G>A. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• HBB gene c.19G>A [Presence] in Blood by Molecular genetics method
• HBB gene.c.19G>A
• Beta globulin gene; Beta thalessemia; beta-globin; Blood; c.G19A; CD113t-C; Genetics; Glu7Lys; HB C; HBB c.19G>A; Hemoglobin beta chain; Hemoglobin S gene; hemoglobin, beta; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; rs33930165; Screen; Sickle cell anemia; WB; Whole blood

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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