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LOINC Code 20947-8: Retinol (Feed) [Mass/Mass]

20947-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Retinol (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 Retinol. 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 Retinol. 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

  • Retinol [Mass/mass] in Feed
  • Retinol
  • Axerol; Axerophthol; Biosterol; Chemistry; Mass Content; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Vit A; Vit A alcohol; Vit A1; Vit A1 alcohol; Vitamin A; Vitamin A alcohol; Vitamin A1

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

Retinol (Feed) [Mass/Mass]Retinol [Mass/mass] in FeedVit A Feed-mCntRetinolCHEMRetinol, FeedMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code20947-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameRetinol (Feed) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionRetinol
Short nameVit A Feed-mCnt
ComponentRetinol
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Feed
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsug/g
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Retinol, Feed

Part names

RetinolMCntPtFeedQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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