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 1372-2: Calcitonin 90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 1372-2: Calcitonin 90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:24.417Z

1372-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Calcitonin 90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV [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 Calcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV. 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 Calcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV. 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

Calcitonin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV
Calcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV
90S p 0.5 ug/kg Pg IV; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; CT; Level; Mass concentration; mcg; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Thyrocalcitonin; Tumor marker

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

Calcitonin 90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV [Mass/Vol]Calcitonin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IVCalcit 90S p 0.5 ug/kg Pg IV SerPl-mCncCalcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IVCHALCalcitonin 90 sec after 0.5 ug/kg Pentagastrin intravenous, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1372-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCalcitonin 90 seconds post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCalcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV

Short nameCalcit 90S p 0.5 ug/kg Pg IV SerPl-mCnc

ComponentCalcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IV

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspg/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.38

Consumer names

Calcitonin 90 sec after 0.5 ug/kg Pentagastrin intravenous, Blood

Part names

Calcitonin^90s post 0.5 ug/kg pentagastrin IVMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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