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LOINC Code 110228-4: Norbuprenorphine [Measurement]

110228-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Norbuprenorphine [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 Norbuprenorphine. 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 Norbuprenorphine. 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

Norbuprenorphine [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma
Norbuprenorphine
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]
Buprenorphine metabolite; Lab orders; Msmt; NBU; norBUP; 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

Norbuprenorphine [Measurement]Norbuprenorphine [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaNorbuprenorphine Msmt SerPlNorbuprenorphineLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYNorbuprenorphine, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code110228-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameNorbuprenorphine [Measurement]
DescriptionNorbuprenorphine
Short nameNorbuprenorphine Msmt SerPl
ComponentNorbuprenorphine
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

Norbuprenorphine, Blood

Part names

Norbuprenorphine{Measurement}-Ser/PlasMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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