71872-6
LaboratoryHemoglobin A2/Hemoglobin.total [Pure mass fraction] in Blood
Definition
Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Hemoglobin A2/Hemoglobin.total
Property
MFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Hgb A2 MFr.DF Bld
Display Name
Hemoglobin A2 (Bld) [Pure mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71872-6?
LOINC code 71872-6 identifies "Hemoglobin A2/Hemoglobin.total [Pure mass fraction] in Blood". Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
What does 71872-6 measure?
This code measures Hemoglobin A2/Hemoglobin.total in Bld. It belongs to the HEM/BC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.