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 40048-1: Albumin 30 Min post Unsp challenge [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 40048-1: Albumin 30 Min post Unsp challenge [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.144Z

40048-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Albumin 30 Min post Unsp challenge [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 Albumin^30M post XXX challenge. 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 Albumin^30M post XXX challenge. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Albumin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post XXX challenge
Albumin^30M post XXX challenge
30M p chal; After; Alb; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Level; Mass concentration; p chal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Protein.albumin; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Common synonyms

Albumin 30 Min post Unsp challenge [Mass/Vol]Albumin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post XXX challengeAlbumin 30M p chal SerPl-mCncAlbumin^30M post XXX challengeCHALAlbumin 30 min after challenge, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40048-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlbumin 30 Min post Unsp challenge [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionAlbumin^30M post XXX challenge

Short nameAlbumin 30M p chal SerPl-mCnc

ComponentAlbumin^30M post XXX challenge

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Albumin 30 min after challenge, Blood

Part names

Albumin^30M post XXX challengeMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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