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 18261-8: Cholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 18261-8: Cholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:27.587Z

18261-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [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 Cholesterol.in LDL. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.ultracentrifugate.

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 Cholesterol.in LDL. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.ultracentrifugate.

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

Cholesterol in LDL [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma ultracentrifugate
Cholesterol.in LDL
This method is used to calculate LDL in specimens that have a triglyceride value greater that 400 mL/dL
Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; Heart Disease; LDLc; LDL-C; Level; Lipid; Low density lipoprotein cholesterol; Low density lipoprotein cholesterols; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPl.Ultracent; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; Serum or plasma, ultracentrifugate; 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.

Common synonyms

Cholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [Mass/Vol]Cholesterol in LDL [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma ultracentrifugateLDLc SerPl.Ultracent-mCncCholesterol.in LDLCHEMLDL cholesterol, Blood ultracentrifugateMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code18261-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCholesterol.in LDL

Short nameLDLc SerPl.Ultracent-mCnc

ComponentCholesterol.in LDL

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas.ultracentrifugate

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

LDL cholesterol, Blood ultracentrifugate

Part names

Cholesterol.in LDLMCncPtSer/Plas.ultracentrifugateQnCholesterol in LDLMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma ultracentrifugate

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