LOINC Code 48802-3: AFP panel
48802-3 is a LOINC code used to identify AFP panel 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 panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.
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 panel. 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: Order
- Panel type: Panel
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Alpha-1-Fetoprotein panel - Serum or Plasma
- Alpha-1-fetoprotein panel
- Performed at 16-18 weeks' gestation on mothers who have early amniocentesis, chorionic villous sampling or 1st trimester screening. Screening for Open Neural Tube defects (e.g. spinal bifida). Other defects may also be detected.
- A1; AFP; AFP Pnl; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Chemistry; Feto; i; Maternal screen; Maternal screen 1; Maternal screen for neural tube defect; msAFP; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; Single marker screen; SR; Tumor marker; UniversalLabOrders
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.
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