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LOINC Code 108730-3: Interleukin 6 [Measurement]

108730-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Interleukin 6 [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 Interleukin 6. 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 Interleukin 6. 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

Interleukin 6 [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma
Interleukin 6
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]
B-Cell Differentiation Factor-2; B-Cell Stimulatory Factor-2; BSF-2; Hepatocyte-Stimulating Factor; Hybridoma Growth Factor; IFN-beta 2; IL; IL6; IL-6; Lab orders; MGI-2; Msmt; Myeloid Differentiation-Inducing Protein; Pl; Plasma; Plasmacytoma Growth Factor; 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

Interleukin 6 [Measurement]Interleukin 6 [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaIl6 Msmt SerPlInterleukin 6LABORDERS.ONTOLOGYInterleukin 6, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108730-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameInterleukin 6 [Measurement]
DescriptionInterleukin 6
Short nameIl6 Msmt SerPl
ComponentInterleukin 6
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

Interleukin 6, Blood

Part names

Interleukin 6{Measurement}-Ser/PlasMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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