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 50193-2: Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 50193-2: Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

50193-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [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 Cholesterol.in LDL.narrow density. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/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 Cholesterol.in LDL.narrow density. 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

Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Cholesterol.in LDL.narrow density
Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Chol; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; Den; Heart Disease; LDLc; LDL-C; LDLc ND; Level; Lipid; Low density lipoprotein cholesterol; Low density lipoprotein cholesterols; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/Vol] (50193-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/Vol]Cholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaLDLc ND SerPl-mCncCholesterol.in LDL.narrow densityCHEMCholesterol in LDL.narrow Density, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50193-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol in LDL.narrow density [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCholesterol.in LDL.narrow density

Short nameLDLc ND SerPl-mCnc

ComponentCholesterol.in LDL.narrow density

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cholesterol in LDL.narrow Density, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in LDL.narrow densityMCncPtSer/PlasQnCholesterol in LDL.narrow densityMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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