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 50535-4: TSH spec 3 Qn

Name: LOINC Code 50535-4: TSH spec 3 Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.496Z

50535-4 is a LOINC code used to identify TSH 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 Thyrotropin^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 Thyrotropin^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

Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3rd specimen
Thyrotropin^3rd specimen
Arbitrary concentration; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp3; Spec; SR; Thyroid stimulating hormone; Thyrotropic hormone; TSH

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

TSH spec 3 QnThyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma --3rd specimenTSH sp3 SerPl-aCncThyrotropin^3rd specimenCHALThyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) specimen 3, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50535-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameTSH spec 3 Qn

DescriptionThyrotropin^3rd specimen

Short nameTSH sp3 SerPl-aCnc

ComponentThyrotropin^3rd specimen

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmIU/L;uIU/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH; Thyrotropin) specimen 3, Blood

Part names

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

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