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 47718-2: Parathyrin.intact 4 Hr post dose calcium [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 47718-2: Parathyrin.intact 4 Hr post dose calcium [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:32.261Z

47718-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Parathyrin.intact 4 Hr post dose calcium [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 Parathyrin.intact^4H post dose calcium. 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 Parathyrin.intact^4H post dose calcium. 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

Parathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --4 hours post dose calcium
Parathyrin.intact^4H post dose calcium
4h p Ca; After; Ca; Cal; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Intact Parathormone; intact parathyroid hormone; iPTH; Level; Mass concentration; p dose; Parathormone; Parathyrin.intact^4H pt Ca; Parathyroid hormone; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; PTH; PTH-Intact; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Parathyrin.intact 4 Hr post dose calcium [Mass/Vol]Parathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --4 hours post dose calciumPTH-Intact 4h p Ca SerPl-mCncParathyrin.intact^4H post dose calciumCHALParathyrin.intact 4 hr after Calcium, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code47718-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameParathyrin.intact 4 Hr post dose calcium [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionParathyrin.intact^4H post dose calcium

Short namePTH-Intact 4h p Ca SerPl-mCnc

ComponentParathyrin.intact^4H post dose calcium

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspg/mL;ng/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.21

Last changed2.82

Consumer names

Parathyrin.intact 4 hr after Calcium, Blood

Part names

Parathyrin.intact^4H post dose calciumMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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