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 111273-9: Cholesterol in HDL [Measurement]

Name: LOINC Code 111273-9: Cholesterol in HDL [Measurement]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:21.940Z

111273-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in HDL [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 Cholesterol.in HDL. 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 Cholesterol.in HDL. 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

Cholesterol in HDL [Measurement] in Serum or Plasma

Cholesterol.in HDL

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]

Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; HDLc; HDL-C; High density lipoprotein cholesterols; Lab orders; Lipid; Msmt; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; TCHHDL

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

Cholesterol in HDL [Measurement]Cholesterol in HDL [Measurement] in Serum or PlasmaHDLc Msmt SerPlCholesterol.in HDLLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYHDL cholesterol, Blood{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111273-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol in HDL [Measurement]

DescriptionCholesterol.in HDL

Short nameHDLc Msmt SerPl

ComponentCholesterol.in HDL

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

HDL cholesterol, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in HDL{Measurement}-Ser/PlasCholesterol in HDLMeasurementSerum or Plasma

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