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LOINC Code 50486-0: Gastrin spec 2 [Mass/Vol]

50486-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Gastrin spec 2 [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 Gastrin^2nd specimen. 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 Gastrin^2nd specimen. 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

  • Gastrin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimen
  • Gastrin^2nd specimen
  • CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Convalescent; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Post immunization; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Second; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp2; Spec; SR; Total gastrins; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

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

Gastrin spec 2 [Mass/Vol]Gastrin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimenGastrin sp2 SerPl-mCncGastrin^2nd specimenCHALGastrin specimen 2, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50486-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameGastrin spec 2 [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionGastrin^2nd specimen
Short nameGastrin sp2 SerPl-mCnc
ComponentGastrin^2nd specimen
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHAL
Example unitspg/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.22
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Gastrin specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Gastrin^2nd specimenMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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