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 50526-3: Parathyrin.intact spec 2 [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 50526-3: Parathyrin.intact spec 2 [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.496Z

50526-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Parathyrin.intact 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 Parathyrin.intact^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 Parathyrin.intact^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

Parathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimen
Parathyrin.intact^2nd specimen
CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Convalescent; Intact Parathormone; intact parathyroid hormone; iPTH; Level; Mass concentration; Parathormone; Parathyroid hormone; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Post immunization; PTH; PTH-Intact; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Second; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp2; Spec; SR; Tumor marker

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

Parathyrin.intact spec 2 [Mass/Vol]Parathyrin.intact [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimenPTH-Intact sp2 SerPl-mCncParathyrin.intact^2nd specimenCHALParathyrin.intact specimen 2, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50526-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameParathyrin.intact spec 2 [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionParathyrin.intact^2nd specimen

Short namePTH-Intact sp2 SerPl-mCnc

ComponentParathyrin.intact^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

Parathyrin.intact specimen 2, Blood

Part names

Parathyrin.intact^2nd specimenMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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