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LOINC Code 102056-9: Sphingosine LC/MS/MS (S) [Mass/Vol]

102056-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Sphingosine LC/MS/MS (S) [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 Sphingosine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Sphingosine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: Observation
  • Method: LC/MS/MS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Sphingosine [Mass/volume] in Serum by LC/MS/MS
  • Sphingosine
  • 123-78-4; Chemistry; D-erythro-Sphingosine; D-Sphingosine; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR

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

Sphingosine LC/MS/MS (S) [Mass/Vol]Sphingosine [Mass/volume] in Serum by LC/MS/MSSphingosine Ser LC/MS/MS-mCncSphingosineCHEMSphingosine, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code102056-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameSphingosine LC/MS/MS (S) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionSphingosine
Short nameSphingosine Ser LC/MS/MS-mCnc
ComponentSphingosine
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
MethodLC/MS/MS
ClassCHEM
Example unitsng/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.75
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Sphingosine, Blood

Part names

SphingosineMCncPtSerQnLC/MS/MSMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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