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LOINC Code 12840-5: Prostaglandin F2 alpha (U) [Moles/Vol]

12840-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Prostaglandin F2 alpha (U) [Moles/Vol] 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 Prostaglandin F2 alpha. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Prostaglandin F2 alpha. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Prostaglandin F2 alpha [Moles/volume] in Urine
  • Prostaglandin F2 alpha
  • Alfa; Chemistry; Level; PG; PGF2; PGF2A; PGF2alpha; Point in time; Prostaglandin F2A; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; UA; UR; Urn

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

Prostaglandin F2 alpha (U) [Moles/Vol]Prostaglandin F2 alpha [Moles/volume] in UrineProstaglandin F2A Ur-sCncProstaglandin F2 alphaCHEMProstaglandin F2 Alpha, UrineSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12840-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameProstaglandin F2 alpha (U) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionProstaglandin F2 alpha
Short nameProstaglandin F2A Ur-sCnc
ComponentProstaglandin F2 alpha
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsmol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Prostaglandin F2 Alpha, Urine

Part names

Prostaglandin F2 alphaSCncPtUrineQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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