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LOINC Code 20824-9: Freezing point (Milk) [Temp]

20824-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Freezing point (Milk) [Temp] 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 Freezing point. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Milk.

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 Freezing point. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Milk.

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

  • Freezing point of Milk
  • Freezing point
  • Freezing Pnt; Mlk; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SPEC; Temperature

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

Freezing point (Milk) [Temp]Freezing point of MilkFreezing Pnt MlkFreezing pointSPECFreezing point, MilkTemp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20824-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameFreezing point (Milk) [Temp]
DescriptionFreezing point
Short nameFreezing Pnt Mlk
ComponentFreezing point
PropertyTemp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Milk
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
Example unitsdeg C
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Freezing point, Milk

Part names

Freezing pointTempPtMilkQnTemperaturePoint in time (spot)

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