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LOINC Code 20888-4: Molybdenum (Feed) [Mass/Mass]

20888-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Molybdenum (Feed) [Mass/Mass] 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 Molybdenum. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Feed.

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 Molybdenum. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Feed.

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

  • Molybdenum [Mass/mass] in Feed
  • Molybdenum
  • DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Mass content; Mo; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Molybdenum (Feed) [Mass/Mass]Molybdenum [Mass/mass] in FeedMolybdenum Feed-mCntMolybdenumDRUG/TOXMolybdenum, FeedMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20888-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameMolybdenum (Feed) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionMolybdenum
Short nameMolybdenum Feed-mCnt
ComponentMolybdenum
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Feed
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsug/g
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0m
Last changed2.40

Consumer names

Molybdenum, Feed

Part names

MolybdenumMCntPtFeedQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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