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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 12940-3: TSH 30 Min pre Unsp challenge Qn

Name: LOINC Code 12940-3: TSH 30 Min pre Unsp challenge Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:23.607Z

12940-3 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH 30 Min pre Unsp challenge Qn 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 Thyrotropin^30M pre XXX challenge. 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 Thyrotropin^30M pre XXX challenge. 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes pre XXX challenge
Thyrotropin^30M pre XXX challenge
30M pre chal; Arbitrary Concentration; Before; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; pre chal; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; TSH

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

TSH 30 Min pre Unsp challenge QnThyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes pre XXX challengeTSH 30M pre chal SerPl-aCncThyrotropin^30M pre XXX challengeCHALThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 30 min before challenge, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12940-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameTSH 30 Min pre Unsp challenge Qn

DescriptionThyrotropin^30M pre XXX challenge

Short nameTSH 30M pre chal SerPl-aCnc

ComponentThyrotropin^30M pre XXX challenge

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmIU/L;mcU/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 30 min before challenge, Blood

Part names

Thyrotropin^30M pre XXX challengeACncPtSer/PlasQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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