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 54907-1: ALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 54907-1: ALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

54907-1 is a LOINC code used to identify ALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/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 Alkaline phosphatase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Alkaline phosphatase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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

Alkaline phosphatase [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Amniotic fluid
Alkaline phosphatase
AF; Alk; Alk phos; Alkaline phos; Alkaline phosphatase.total; ALKP; ALP; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; AP; Catalytic Concentration; Chemistry; Gyn; Gynecology; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Phos; Phosphtase; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for ALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol] (54907-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

ALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]Alkaline phosphatase [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Amniotic fluidALP Amn-cCncAlkaline phosphataseCHEMAlkaline phosphatase, Amniotic fluidCCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code54907-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameALP (Amn fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

DescriptionAlkaline phosphatase

Short nameALP Amn-cCnc

ComponentAlkaline phosphatase

PropertyCCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Amnio fld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsarb U/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.27

Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Alkaline phosphatase, Amniotic fluid

Part names

Alkaline phosphataseCCncPtAmnio fldQnCatalytic ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluid

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