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LOINC Code 1980-2: Biotin [Mass/Vol]

1980-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Biotin [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 Biotin. 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 Biotin. 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: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Biotin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
  • Biotin
  • Chemistry; Coenzyme R; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Vit H; Vitamin H

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

Biotin [Mass/Vol]Biotin [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaBiotin SerPl-mCncBiotinCHEMBiotin, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1980-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameBiotin [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionBiotin
Short nameBiotin SerPl-mCnc
ComponentBiotin
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitspg/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Biotin, Blood

Part names

BiotinMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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