What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 109606-4: LDH (Pleur fld) [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 109606-4: LDH (Pleur fld) [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.043Z

109606-4 is a LOINC code used to identify LDH (Pleur fld) [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 Lactate dehydrogenase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

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 Lactate dehydrogenase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld.

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

Lactate dehydrogenase [Measurement] in Pleural fluid

Lactate dehydrogenase

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]

2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-propionate; 2-hydroxy-propionic acid; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; L.D.H; Lab orders; Lact; Lactic acid; Lactic acid dehydrogenase; LD; LDH; L-lactate; L-lactate dehydrogenase; Msmt; Pleural; Pleural fluid; thoracentesis fluid; Tumor marker

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

LDH (Pleur fld) [Measurement]Lactate dehydrogenase [Measurement] in Pleural fluidLDH Msmt PlrLactate dehydrogenaseLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYLactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Pleural fluid{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code109606-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameLDH (Pleur fld) [Measurement]

DescriptionLactate dehydrogenase

Short nameLDH Msmt Plr

ComponentLactate dehydrogenase

Property{Measurement}

Timing-

System (specimen)Plr fld

Scale-

ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY

StatusTRIAL

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.81

Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Pleural fluid

Part names

Lactate dehydrogenase{Measurement}-Plr fldMeasurementPleural fluid

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