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 40295-8: Free T3 2 Hr post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 40295-8: Free T3 2 Hr post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.145Z

40295-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Free T3 2 Hr post Unsp challenge [Moles/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 Triiodothyronine.free^2H 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 Triiodothyronine.free^2H 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

Triiodothyronine (T3) Free [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2 hours post XXX challenge
Triiodothyronine.free^2H post XXX challenge
120 min; 120 minutes; 120min; 2 hours; 2h p chal; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; FR; Free T3; FT3; Level; Non-protein bound; p chal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration; T3; T-3; T3Free; 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

Free T3 2 Hr post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]Triiodothyronine (T3) Free [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2 hours post XXX challengeT3Free 2h p chal SerPl-sCncTriiodothyronine.free^2H post XXX challengeCHALFree T3 2 hr after challenge, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code40295-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameFree T3 2 Hr post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionTriiodothyronine.free^2H post XXX challenge

Short nameT3Free 2h p chal SerPl-sCnc

ComponentTriiodothyronine.free^2H post XXX challenge

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspmol/L;nmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Free T3 2 hr after challenge, Blood

Part names

Triiodothyronine.free^2H post XXX challengeSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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