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.

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LOINC Code 14411-3: AST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 14411-3: AST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14411-3 is a LOINC code used to identify AST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/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 Aspartate aminotransferase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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 Aspartate aminotransferase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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

Aspartate aminotransferase [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Synovial fluid
Aspartate aminotransferase
Asp; Aspartate amino transferase; Aspartate transaminase; Aspartic acid; AST; Catalytic Concentration; Chemistry; Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rheum; Rheumatology; SF; SGOT; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial fluid

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 AST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol] (14411-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

AST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]Aspartate aminotransferase [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Synovial fluidAST Snv-cCncAspartate aminotransferaseCHEMAspartate Aminotransferase (AST; SGOT), Synovial fluidCCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14411-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameAST (Syn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

DescriptionAspartate aminotransferase

Short nameAST Snv-cCnc

ComponentAspartate aminotransferase

PropertyCCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Synv fld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsarb U/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST; SGOT), Synovial fluid

Part names

Aspartate aminotransferaseCCncPtSynv fldQnCatalytic ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Synovial fluid

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