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 50511-5: Lutropin spec 3 Qn

Name: LOINC Code 50511-5: Lutropin spec 3 Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.496Z

50511-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Lutropin spec 3 Qn 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 Lutropin^3rd 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 Lutropin^3rd 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

Lutropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3rd specimen
Lutropin^3rd specimen
Arbitrary concentration; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; ICSH; Interstitial cell-stimulating hormone; Interstitual cell stimulating hormone; Leutinizing hormone; LH; Luteinizing hormone; Lutenin; Lutenizing hormone; Ovulation test; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp3; Spec; 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

Lutropin spec 3 QnLutropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3rd specimenLH sp3 SerPl-aCncLutropin^3rd specimenCHALLutropin (LH; Luteinizing Hormone) specimen 3, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50511-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameLutropin spec 3 Qn

DescriptionLutropin^3rd specimen

Short nameLH sp3 SerPl-aCnc

ComponentLutropin^3rd specimen

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmIU/mL;IU/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Lutropin (LH; Luteinizing Hormone) specimen 3, Blood

Part names

Lutropin^3rd specimenACncPtSer/PlasQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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