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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 59217-0: Beta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 59217-0: Beta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

59217-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Beta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [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 Beta-2-Microglobulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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 Beta-2-Microglobulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Beta-2-Microglobulin [Mass/volume] in Peritoneal fluid
Beta-2-Microglobulin
Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; B; B2 Microglob; b2-M; Chemistry; Hematology; Heme; II; Level; Mass concentration; Microglob; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 Beta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol] (59217-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Beta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol]Beta-2-Microglobulin [Mass/volume] in Peritoneal fluidB2 Microglob Prt-mCncBeta-2-MicroglobulinCHEMBeta-2-Microglobulin, Peritoneal fluidMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59217-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameBeta-2-Microglobulin (Periton fld) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionBeta-2-Microglobulin

Short nameB2 Microglob Prt-mCnc

ComponentBeta-2-Microglobulin

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Periton fld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Beta-2-Microglobulin, Peritoneal fluid

Part names

Beta-2-MicroglobulinMCncPtPeriton fldQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Peritoneal fluid

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