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.

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LOINC Code 59185-9: Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies Ql (Bld)

Name: LOINC Code 59185-9: Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies Ql (Bld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:39.743Z

59185-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies Ql (Bld) 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 Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies [Presence] in Blood
Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies
Blood; bod; Body; Haemoglobin; Hb; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Hgb; Hgb H; Hgb H inclusion bodies; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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.

Common synonyms

Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies Ql (Bld)Hemoglobin H inclusion bodies [Presence] in BloodHgb H inclusion bodies Bld QlHemoglobin H inclusion bodiesHEM/BCHemoglobin H Inclusion Bodies, BloodPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59185-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameHemoglobin H inclusion bodies Ql (Bld)

DescriptionHemoglobin H inclusion bodies

Short nameHgb H inclusion bodies Bld Ql

ComponentHemoglobin H inclusion bodies

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld

ScaleOrd

ClassHEM/BC

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Hemoglobin H Inclusion Bodies, Blood

Part names

Hemoglobin H inclusion bodiesPrThrPtBldOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Blood

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