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.

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LOINC Code 39804-0: Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 39804-0: Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

39804-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [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 Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2. 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2
Assoc; Chemistry; k203; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; LP; Lp-PLA2; Mass concentration; nApi m 1 Phospholipase A2, Bee; Pl; Plasma; Platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Rk203; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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 Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/Vol] (39804-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/Vol]Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaLp-PLA2 SerPl-mCncLipoprotein associated phospholipase A2CHEMLipoprotein Associated Phospholipase A2, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code39804-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameLipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionLipoprotein associated phospholipase A2

Short nameLp-PLA2 SerPl-mCnc

ComponentLipoprotein associated phospholipase A2

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsng/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Lipoprotein Associated Phospholipase A2, Blood

Part names

Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2MCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

About this content

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