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.

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LOINC Code 53960-1: AFP.tumor marker [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 53960-1: AFP.tumor marker [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:36.581Z

53960-1 is a LOINC code used to identify AFP.tumor marker [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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor marker. 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor marker. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Alpha-1-fetoprotein.tumor marker [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor marker
A1; AFP; AFP-TM; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Chemistry; Feto; i; Level; Mark; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration; 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

AFP.tumor marker [Moles/Vol]Alpha-1-fetoprotein.tumor marker [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaAFP-TM SerPl-sCncAlpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor markerCHEMAlpha-fetoprotein tumor marker, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53960-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameAFP.tumor marker [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionAlpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor marker

Short nameAFP-TM SerPl-sCnc

ComponentAlpha-1-Fetoprotein.tumor marker

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

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

Alpha-fetoprotein tumor marker, Blood

Part names

Alpha-1-fetoprotein.tumor markerSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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