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LOINC Code 4178-0: Chlorpheniramine (Dose) [Mass]

4178-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Chlorpheniramine (Dose) [Mass] 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 Chlorpheniramine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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 Chlorpheniramine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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

  • Chlorpheniramine [Mass] of Dose
  • Chlorpheniramine
  • CHL; Chlorphenamine; Chlorphenir; Chlortrimeton; Chlor-tripolon; Dose med or substance; DRUG DOSES; Piriton; 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

Chlorpheniramine (Dose) [Mass]Chlorpheniramine [Mass] of DoseChlorphenir DoseChlorpheniramineDRUGDOSEChlorpheniramine doseMass

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code4178-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameChlorpheniramine (Dose) [Mass]
DescriptionChlorpheniramine
Short nameChlorphenir Dose
ComponentChlorpheniramine
PropertyMass
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dose
ScaleQn
ClassDRUGDOSE
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Chlorpheniramine dose

Part names

ChlorpheniramineMassPtDoseQnPoint in time (spot)

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