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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 27870-5: Follitropin 4th specimen post Unsp challenge Qn

Name: LOINC Code 27870-5: Follitropin 4th specimen post Unsp challenge Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:14.572Z

27870-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Follitropin 4th specimen post Unsp challenge Qn 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 Follitropin^4th specimen post XXX challenge. 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 Follitropin^4th specimen post XXX challenge. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Follitropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --4th specimen post XXX challenge
Follitropin^4th specimen post XXX challenge
After; Arbitrary concentration; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Follicle stimulating hormone; FSH; p chal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp4; sp4 p chal; Spec; SR

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

Follitropin 4th specimen post Unsp challenge QnFollitropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --4th specimen post XXX challengeFSH sp4 p chal SerPl-aCncFollitropin^4th specimen post XXX challengeCHALFollitropin (FSH; Follicle Stimulating Hormone) 4th specimen after challenge, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code27870-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameFollitropin 4th specimen post Unsp challenge Qn

DescriptionFollitropin^4th specimen post XXX challenge

Short nameFSH sp4 p chal SerPl-aCnc

ComponentFollitropin^4th specimen post XXX challenge

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsIU/L;mIU/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Follitropin (FSH; Follicle Stimulating Hormone) 4th specimen after challenge, Blood

Part names

Follitropin^4th specimen post XXX challengeACncPtSer/PlasQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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