LOINC Code 59261-8: HbA1c standardized per IFCC-RMP for CDT (Bld) [Molar fraction]

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 A1c/Hemoglobin.total^^standardized per IFCC-RMP for CDT. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Hemoglobin A1c/Hemoglobin.total standardized per IFCC-RMP for CDT in Blood
• Hemoglobin A1c/Hemoglobin.total^^standardized per IFCC-RMP for CDT
• This term is not proposed for use in the United States, who will continue to use the NGSP protocol and report the Hgb A1c as %.
• Blood; Chemistry; Endocrine; Endocrinology; GHb; Glycated hemoglobin; Glycohaemogolobin; Glycohemogolobin; Glycosylated hemoglobin; HA1c; Haemoglobin; Hb; HbA1c; HbA1c /HbTotal per IFCC-RMP for CDT; Hgb; Hgb A1c; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance fraction; Tot; Totl; 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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