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LOINC Code 80656-2: Hemoglobin Hope (Bld) [Mass fraction]

80656-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Hemoglobin Hope (Bld) [Mass fraction] 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 Hope/Hemoglobin.total. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Hemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.total. 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 Hope/Hemoglobin.total in Blood
  • Hemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.total
  • This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the submitter's Sebia Capillarys Hemoglobin(E) test kit.
  • Blood; Haemoglobin; Hb; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Hgb; Hgb Hope; Mass Fraction; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Hemoglobin Hope (Bld) [Mass fraction]Hemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.total in BloodHgb Hope MFr BldHemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.totalHEM/BCHemoglobin Hope/Total Hgb, BloodMFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code80656-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameHemoglobin Hope (Bld) [Mass fraction]
DescriptionHemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.total
Short nameHgb Hope MFr Bld
ComponentHemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.total
PropertyMFr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
Example units%
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.56
Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Hemoglobin Hope/Total Hgb, Blood

Part names

Hemoglobin Hope/Hemoglobin.totalMFrPtBldQnMass fractionPoint in time (spot)Blood

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