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LOINC Code 108716-2: Histamine [Measurement]

108716-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Histamine [Measurement] 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 Histamine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Histamine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Histamine [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma
Histamine
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
Lab orders; Msmt; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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

Histamine [Measurement]Histamine [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaHistamine Msmt SerPlHistamineLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYHistamine, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108716-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameHistamine [Measurement]
DescriptionHistamine
Short nameHistamine Msmt SerPl
ComponentHistamine
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Histamine, Blood

Part names

Histamine{Measurement}-Ser/PlasMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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