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LOINC Code 53501-3: Iron (Water) [Moles/Vol]

53501-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Iron (Water) [Moles/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 Iron. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Water.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Iron. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Water.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Iron [Moles/volume] in Water
  • Iron
  • Chemistry; Fe; Level; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; Wat

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

Iron (Water) [Moles/Vol]Iron [Moles/volume] in WaterIron Wat-sCncIronCHEMIron, WaterSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53501-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameIron (Water) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionIron
Short nameIron Wat-sCnc
ComponentIron
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Water
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsumol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Iron, Water

Part names

IronSCncPtWaterQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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