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.

LOINC

LOINC Code 13460-1: Cholesterol in LDL/Cholesterol in HDL [Mass conc ratio]

Name: LOINC Code 13460-1: Cholesterol in LDL/Cholesterol in HDL [Mass conc ratio]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:24.414Z

13460-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in LDL/Cholesterol in HDL [Mass conc ratio] 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 LDL/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 LDL/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: DEPRECATED

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Cholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDL [Mass ratio] in Serum or Plasma
Cholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDL
Chemistry; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; HDLc; HDL-C; High density lipoprotein cholesterols; LDLc; LDL-C; Lipid; Low density lipoprotein cholesterol; Low density lipoprotein cholesterols; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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 LDL/Cholesterol in HDL [Mass conc ratio]Deprecated Cholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDL [Mass ratio] in Serum or PlasmaDeprecated LDLc/HDLc SerPl-mRtoCholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDLCHEMLDL cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol, BloodMCrto

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code13460-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol in LDL/Cholesterol in HDL [Mass conc ratio]

DescriptionCholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDL

Short nameDeprecated LDLc/HDLc SerPl-mRto

ComponentCholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDL

PropertyMCrto

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

StatusDEPRECATED

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

LDL cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in LDL/Cholesterol.in HDLMCrtoPtSer/PlasQnPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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