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.

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LOINC Code 25990-3: TSH 30 Min post dose TRH IN [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 25990-3: TSH 30 Min post dose TRH IN [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:13.650Z

25990-3 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH 30 Min post dose TRH IN [Moles/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 Thyrotropin^30M post dose TRH IN. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Thyrotropin^30M post dose TRH IN. 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: DISCOURAGED
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Thyrotropin [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post dose TRH IN
Thyrotropin^30M post dose TRH IN
30M p TRH; 30M p TRH IN; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Level; p dose; p TRH; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone Intranasal; TSH

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

TSH 30 Min post dose TRH IN [Moles/Vol]Thyrotropin [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post dose TRH INTSH 30M p TRH IN SerPl-sCncThyrotropin^30M post dose TRH INCHALThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 30 min after TRH IN, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code25990-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameTSH 30 Min post dose TRH IN [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionThyrotropin^30M post dose TRH IN

Short nameTSH 30M p TRH IN SerPl-sCnc

ComponentThyrotropin^30M post dose TRH IN

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

StatusDISCOURAGED

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 30 min after TRH IN, Blood

Part names

Thyrotropin^30M post dose TRH INSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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