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LOINC Code 3055-1: T3/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio]

3055-1 is a LOINC code used to identify T3/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio] 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 Triiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake index. 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 Triiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake index. 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

  • Triiodothyronine (T3)/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio] in Serum or Plasma
  • Triiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake index
  • Chemistry; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ratios; Rto; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; T3; T-3; T3 uptake index; T3U; T3uptake; thyroid hormone; Total T3; Triodothyrne

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

T3/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio]Triiodothyronine (T3)/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio] in Serum or PlasmaT3/T3 uptake index SerPl-RtoTriiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake indexCHEMT3/Triiodothyronine (T3) Uptake Index, BloodRatio

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code3055-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameT3/Triiodothyronine (T3) uptake index [Ratio]
DescriptionTriiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake index
Short nameT3/T3 uptake index SerPl-Rto
ComponentTriiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake index
PropertyRatio
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
StatusDISCOURAGED
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

T3/Triiodothyronine (T3) Uptake Index, Blood

Part names

Triiodothyronine/Triiodothyronine uptake indexRatioPtSer/PlasQnPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.