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 71592-0: Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected Nom (DBS)

Name: LOINC Code 71592-0: Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected Nom (DBS)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:50.624Z

71592-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected Nom (DBS) 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 Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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 Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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

Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected [Identifier] in DBS
Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected
Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Hemoglobinopathies suspected; Identity or presence; Nominal; Point in time; Random; 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

Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected Nom (DBS)Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected [Identifier] in DBSHemoglobinopathies suspected DBSHemoglobinopathies conditions suspectedCHEMHemoglobinopathies conditions suspected, Dried blood spotPrid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71592-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameHemoglobinopathies conditions suspected Nom (DBS)

DescriptionHemoglobinopathies conditions suspected

Short nameHemoglobinopathies suspected DBS

ComponentHemoglobinopathies conditions suspected

PropertyPrid

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld.dot

ScaleNom

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.61

Consumer names

Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspected, Dried blood spot

Part names

Hemoglobinopathies conditions suspectedPridPtBld.dotNomPresence or IdentityPoint in time (spot)DBS

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