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 14589-6: Amylase isoenzymes [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 14589-6: Amylase isoenzymes [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

14589-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Amylase isoenzymes [Interp] 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 Amylase isoenzymes. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Amylase isoenzymes. 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

Amylase isoenzymes [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma
Amylase isoenzymes
Alpha amylase; Ams; Amyl; Amylase Isos; Chemistry; Diastase; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; ISO; Isoamy; Isoamylase; Isoen; Isoenzyme; k87; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Amylase isoenzymes [Interp] (14589-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Amylase isoenzymes [Interp]Amylase isoenzymes [Interpretation] in Serum or PlasmaAmylase Isos SerPl-ImpAmylase isoenzymesCHEMAmylase isoenzymes, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14589-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameAmylase isoenzymes [Interp]

DescriptionAmylase isoenzymes

Short nameAmylase Isos SerPl-Imp

ComponentAmylase isoenzymes

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNom

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0k

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Amylase isoenzymes, Blood

Part names

Amylase isoenzymesImpPtSer/PlasNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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