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LOINC Code 3156-7: Specimen volume (Amn fld)

3156-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Specimen volume (Amn fld) 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 Specimen volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Specimen volume. 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

  • Volume of Amniotic fluid
  • Specimen volume
  • AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Vol; Volume

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

Specimen volume (Amn fld)Volume of Amniotic fluidSpecimen vol AmnSpecimen volumeSPECSpecimen volume, Amniotic fluidVol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code3156-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameSpecimen volume (Amn fld)
DescriptionSpecimen volume
Short nameSpecimen vol Amn
ComponentSpecimen volume
PropertyVol
TimingPt
System (specimen)Amnio fld
ScaleQn
ClassSPEC
Example unitsmL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Specimen volume, Amniotic fluid

Part names

Specimen volumeVolPtAmnio fldQnVolumePoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluid

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