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 97189-5: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (U) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 97189-5: Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (U) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:29.655Z

97189-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (U) [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 Alpha-2-Macroglobulin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Alpha-2-Macroglobulin. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Alpha-2-Macroglobulin [Mass/volume] in Urine
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin
A2; A2 Macroglob; Alfa; AMG; Chemistry; II; Kidney; Level; Macroglob; Macroglobn; Macroglobulins; Mass concentration; Nephrology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; UA; 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.

Common synonyms

Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (U) [Mass/Vol]Alpha-2-Macroglobulin [Mass/volume] in UrineA2 Macroglob Ur-mCncAlpha-2-MacroglobulinCHEMAlpha-2-Macroglobulin, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code97189-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha-2-Macroglobulin (U) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionAlpha-2-Macroglobulin

Short nameA2 Macroglob Ur-mCnc

ComponentAlpha-2-Macroglobulin

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Urine

Part names

Alpha-2-MacroglobulinMCncPtUrineQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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