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loinc hemoglobin

loinc_hgb
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The blood hemoglobin level for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for loinc management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loinc_hgb

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_hgb VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc hemoglobin
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_hgb as loinc_hemoglobin
FROM claims;

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