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 1370-6: Carotene post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly (S) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 1370-6: Carotene post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly (S) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:24.416Z

1370-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Carotene post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly (S) [Mass/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 Carotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D poly. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Carotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D poly. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

Carotene [Mass/volume] in Serum --post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly
Carotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D poly
After; Beta carotene; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Level; Mass concentration; p 15000 U BC QDx3; Point in time; Pro vitamin A; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; 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

Carotene post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly (S) [Mass/Vol]Carotene [Mass/volume] in Serum --post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day polyCarotene p 15000 U BC QDx3 Ser-mCncCarotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D polyCHALCarotene after 15000 U Carotene QDx3 for 3 day Poly, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1370-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameCarotene post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3 day poly (S) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCarotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D poly

Short nameCarotene p 15000 U BC QDx3 Ser-mCnc

ComponentCarotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D poly

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsug/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Carotene after 15000 U Carotene QDx3 for 3 day Poly, Blood

Part names

Carotene^post 15000 U carotene QDx3 for 3D polyMCncPtSerQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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