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LOINC Code 10459-6: AFP Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)

10459-6 is a LOINC code used to identify AFP Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss) 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-1-Fetoprotein Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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-1-Fetoprotein Ag. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Tiss.

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
  • Method: Immune stain

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Alpha-1-Fetoprotein Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stain
  • Alpha-1-Fetoprotein Ag
  • A1; AFP; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Antigen; Antigens; Feto; i; IHC; Imm; Immunohistochemical stain; Immunostain; ImStn; Imun; Imune; Ordinal; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; St; Stains; Stn; Tissue; Tissue, unspecified; Tumor marker; UniversalLabOrders

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

AFP Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)Alpha-1-Fetoprotein Ag [Presence] in Tissue by Immune stainAFP Ag Tiss Ql ImStnAlpha-1-Fetoprotein AgPATHAlpha-fetoprotein antigen, TissuePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10459-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameAFP Ag Immune stain Ql (Tiss)
DescriptionAlpha-1-Fetoprotein Ag
Short nameAFP Ag Tiss Ql ImStn
ComponentAlpha-1-Fetoprotein Ag
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Tiss
ScaleOrd
MethodImmune stain
ClassPATH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0i
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Alpha-fetoprotein antigen, Tissue

Part names

Alpha-1-fetoprotein AgPrThrPtTissOrdImmune stainPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)Tissue and Smears

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