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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 27252-6: HCG.alpha subunit [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 27252-6: HCG.alpha subunit [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

27252-6 is a LOINC code used to identify HCG.alpha subunit [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 Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunit. 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 Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunit. 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

Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunit [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunit
A HCG; A-HCG; Alfa; Alpha human chorionic gonadotropin; CG; Chemistry; Choriogonadotropins total; Chorionic gonadotropin; HCG; Human chorionic gonadotropin; Level; Mass concentration; Pituitary glycoproteins; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Tumor marker

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for HCG.alpha subunit [Mass/Vol] (27252-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

HCG.alpha subunit [Mass/Vol]Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunit [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaA-HCG SerPl-mCncChoriogonadotropin.alpha subunitCHEMHCG.alpha subunit, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code27252-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameHCG.alpha subunit [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionChoriogonadotropin.alpha subunit

Short nameA-HCG SerPl-mCnc

ComponentChoriogonadotropin.alpha subunit

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 released2.00

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

HCG.alpha subunit, Blood

Part names

Choriogonadotropin.alpha subunitMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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