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LOINC Code 4522-9: Complement iC3 (P) [Mass/Vol]

4522-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Complement iC3 (P) [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 Complement iC3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Complement iC3. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Complement iC3 [Mass/volume] in Plasma
  • Complement iC3
  • Comp; Complmt; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; 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

Complement iC3 (P) [Mass/Vol]Complement iC3 [Mass/volume] in PlasmaiC3 Plas-mCncComplement iC3HEM/BCComplement IC3, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code4522-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameComplement iC3 (P) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionComplement iC3
Short nameiC3 Plas-mCnc
ComponentComplement iC3
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plas
ScaleQn
ClassHEM/BC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Complement IC3, Blood

Part names

Complement iC3MCncPtPlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Plasma

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