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LOINC Code 56126-6: Copper (Liver) [Mass/Mass]

56126-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Copper (Liver) [Mass/Mass] 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 Copper. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Liver.

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 Copper. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Liver.

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

  • Copper [Mass/mass] in Liver
  • Copper
  • Chemistry; Cu; Hepar; Hepatic; Hepatic liver concentration; Mass content; 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.

Common synonyms

Copper (Liver) [Mass/Mass]Copper [Mass/mass] in LiverCopper Liver-mCntCopperCHEMCopper, LiverMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56126-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameCopper (Liver) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionCopper
Short nameCopper Liver-mCnt
ComponentCopper
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Liver
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsug/g
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Copper, Liver

Part names

CopperMCntPtLiverQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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