LOINC Code 74636-2: Protein.monoclonal band 3 Elph (24H U) [Mass/Time]

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 Protein.monoclonal band 3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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
• Method: Electrophoresis

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Protein.monoclonal band 3 [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine by Electrophoresis
• Protein.monoclonal band 3
• Monoclonal Protein Peak 3 in 24 hour urine quantitation by electrophoresis. Protein in urine can be separated by electrophoresis into five fractions that include albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta globulin, and gamma globulin.
• 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; AE1 Anion Exchanger; Bands; bnd; Chemistry; Elec; Elect; Electr; Electro; Electrophhrs; Electrophrs; Elp; Elph; Ep; III; Kidney; M Protein; M Protein 3; Mass Rate; M-band; Monoclonal band; Monoclonal spike; M-protein; mRate; M-spike; Nephrology; Para protein; Paraprotein; PEUR; PR; Prot; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Renal; UA; UPEP; UR; Urn

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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