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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 14041-8: HCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF)

Name: LOINC Code 14041-8: HCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14041-8 is a LOINC code used to identify HCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF) 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 Choriogonadotropin.beta subunit. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Choriogonadotropin.beta subunit. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

Choriogonadotropin.beta subunit [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Choriogonadotropin.beta subunit
Arbitrary concentration; B; B HCG; Beta HCG; Beta human chorionic gonadotropin; B-HCG; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; CG; Chemistry; Choriogonadotropin beta chain; Choriogonadotropins total; Chorionic gonadotropin; HCG; Human chorionic gonadotropin; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for HCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF) (14041-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

HCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF)Choriogonadotropin.beta subunit [Units/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidB-HCG CSF-aCncChoriogonadotropin.beta subunitCHEMHCG.beta subunit, Spinal fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14041-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameHCG.beta subunit Qn (CSF)

DescriptionChoriogonadotropin.beta subunit

Short nameB-HCG CSF-aCnc

ComponentChoriogonadotropin.beta subunit

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)CSF

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsIU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

HCG.beta subunit, Spinal fluid

Part names

Choriogonadotropin.beta subunitACncPtCSFQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.