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 44936-3: TSH 15 Min pre dose TRH IV Qn

Name: LOINC Code 44936-3: TSH 15 Min pre dose TRH IV Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:30.175Z

44936-3 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH 15 Min pre dose TRH IV Qn 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 Thyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IV. 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 Thyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IV. 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

Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --15 minutes pre dose TRH IV
Thyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IV
15M pre TRH; 15M pre TRH IV; Arbitrary Concentration; Before; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; pre TRH; pre TRH IV; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; TSH

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

TSH 15 Min pre dose TRH IV QnThyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --15 minutes pre dose TRH IVTSH 15M pre TRH IV SerPl-aCncThyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IVCHALThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 15 min before dose TRH intravenous, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code44936-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameTSH 15 Min pre dose TRH IV Qn

DescriptionThyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IV

Short nameTSH 15M pre TRH IV SerPl-aCnc

ComponentThyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IV

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmIU/L;mcU/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.17

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) 15 min before dose TRH intravenous, Blood

Part names

Thyrotropin^15M pre dose TRH IVACncPtSer/PlasQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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