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LOINC Code 29575-8: TSH Qn (DBS)

29575-8 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH Qn (DBS) 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. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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 Thyrotropin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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

  • Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in DBS
  • Thyrotropin
  • Arbitrary concentration; Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Filter paper; FP; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; TSH; WB; Whole blood

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 Qn (DBS)Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in DBSTSH DBS-aCncThyrotropinCHEMThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin), Dried blood spotACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29575-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameTSH Qn (DBS)
DescriptionThyrotropin
Short nameTSH DBS-aCnc
ComponentThyrotropin
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld.dot
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsmIU/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.03
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin), Dried blood spot

Part names

ThyrotropinACncPtBld.dotQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)DBS

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