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LOINC Code 14999-7: TSH baseline Qn

14999-7 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH baseline Qn 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 Thyrotropin^baseline. 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 Thyrotropin^baseline. 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

  • Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --baseline
  • Thyrotropin^baseline
  • Arbitrary concentration; BS; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; TSH

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

TSH baseline QnThyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --baselineTSH BS SerPl-aCncThyrotropin^baselineCHALThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) baseline, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14999-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameTSH baseline Qn
DescriptionThyrotropin^baseline
Short nameTSH BS SerPl-aCnc
ComponentThyrotropin^baseline
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHAL
Example unitsmIU/L;mcU/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) baseline, Blood

Part names

Thyrotropin^baselineACncPtSer/PlasQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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