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 41274-2: AFP interpretation [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 41274-2: AFP interpretation [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:27.680Z

41274-2 is a LOINC code used to identify AFP interpretation [Interp] 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation. 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation. 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

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation in Serum or Plasma
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation
A1; AFP; AFP Interp; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Chemistry; Feto; i; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Tumor marker

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

AFP interpretation [Interp]Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation in Serum or PlasmaAFP Interp SerPl-ImpAlpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretationCHEMAlpha-fetoprotein interpretation, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code41274-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameAFP interpretation [Interp]

DescriptionAlpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation

Short nameAFP Interp SerPl-Imp

ComponentAlpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretation

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNom

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.15

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Alpha-fetoprotein interpretation, Blood

Part names

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein interpretationImpPtSer/PlasNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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