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LOINC Code 38654-0: Chloroacetate (Air) [Mass/Vol]

38654-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Chloroacetate (Air) [Mass/Vol] 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 Chloroacetate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Air.

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 Chloroacetate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Air.

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

  • Chloroacetate [Mass/volume] in Air
  • Chloroacetate
  • Chloracetic acid; Chloroacetic acid; Chloroethanoic acid; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Level; Mass concentration; Monochloracetic acid; Monochloroacetic acid; Monochloroethanoic acid; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Chloroacetate (Air) [Mass/Vol]Chloroacetate [Mass/volume] in AirChloroacetate Air-mCncChloroacetateDRUG/TOXChloroacetate, AirMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38654-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameChloroacetate (Air) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionChloroacetate
Short nameChloroacetate Air-mCnc
ComponentChloroacetate
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Air
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.14
Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Chloroacetate, Air

Part names

ChloroacetateMCncPtAirQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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