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.

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LOINC Code 50261-7: Renal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predicted

Name: LOINC Code 50261-7: Renal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predicted
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.495Z

50261-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Renal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predicted 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 Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted. 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 Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted. 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: DEPRECATED
Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Deprecated Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted
Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted
Chemistry; FCN; Func; Funct; GFR; Glom; Kidney; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal func Pnl & eGFR; 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.

Common synonyms

Renal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predictedDeprecated Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predictedDeprecated Renal func Pnl & eGFR SerPlRenal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predictedPANEL.CHEMRenal Function Panel and Glomerular Filtration Rate.predicted, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50261-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameRenal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predicted

DescriptionRenal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted

Short nameDeprecated Renal func Pnl & eGFR SerPl

ComponentRenal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassPANEL.CHEM

StatusDEPRECATED

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.36

Consumer names

Renal Function Panel and Glomerular Filtration Rate.predicted, Blood

Part names

Renal function panel & Glomerular filtration rate.predicted-PtSer/PlasQnRenal function panel and Glomerular filtration rate.predictedPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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