72591-1
LaboratoryAlpha 2 globulin/Protein.total [Pure mass fraction] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Electrophoresis
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
Alpha 2 globulin/Protein.total
Property
MFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Electrophoresis
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Alpha2 Glob MFr.DF CSF Elph
Display Name
Alpha 2 globulin Elph (CSF) [Pure mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72591-1?
LOINC code 72591-1 identifies "Alpha 2 globulin/Protein.total [Pure mass fraction] in Cerebral spinal fluid by Electrophoresis". 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 72591-1 measure?
This code measures Alpha 2 globulin/Protein.total in CSF. It belongs to the CHEM 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.