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 29595-6: AFP (Amn fld) [MoM]

Name: LOINC Code 29595-6: AFP (Amn fld) [MoM]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

29595-6 is a LOINC code used to identify AFP (Amn fld) [MoM] 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Multiple of the median] in Amniotic fluid
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein
A1; AF; AFAFP; AFP; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Chemistry; Feto; Gyn; Gynecology; i; MoM; Multiple of the median; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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 AFP (Amn fld) [MoM] (29595-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

AFP (Amn fld) [MoM]Alpha-1-Fetoprotein [Multiple of the median] in Amniotic fluidAFP MoM AmnAlpha-1-FetoproteinCHEMAlpha-fetoprotein, Amniotic fluidMoM

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code29595-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameAFP (Amn fld) [MoM]

DescriptionAlpha-1-Fetoprotein

Short nameAFP MoM Amn

ComponentAlpha-1-Fetoprotein

PropertyMoM

TimingPt

System (specimen)Amnio fld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsM.o.M

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.03

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Alpha-fetoprotein, Amniotic fluid

Part names

Alpha-1-FetoproteinMoMPtAmnio fldQnMultiple of the medianPoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluid

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