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LOINC Code 108844-2: Norcitalopram [Measurement]

108844-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Norcitalopram [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 Norcitalopram. 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 Norcitalopram. 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

Norcitalopram [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma
Norcitalopram
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]
Citalopram metabolite; Desmeth; Desmethylcitalopram; 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

Norcitalopram [Measurement]Norcitalopram [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaNorcitalopram Msmt SerPlNorcitalopramLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYNorcitalopram, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108844-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameNorcitalopram [Measurement]
DescriptionNorcitalopram
Short nameNorcitalopram Msmt SerPl
ComponentNorcitalopram
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

Norcitalopram, Blood

Part names

Norcitalopram{Measurement}-Ser/PlasMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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