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 56552-3: DHEA-S baseline [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 56552-3: DHEA-S baseline [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:38.263Z

56552-3 is a LOINC code used to identify DHEA-S baseline [Mass/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 Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baseline. 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 Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baseline. 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

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --baseline
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baseline
adrenal dysfunction; BS; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; DHEA; DHEAS; DHEA-S; DHEA-SO4; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Prasterone; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SO4; SO4-2; SR; Sulf

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

DHEA-S baseline [Mass/Vol]Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --baselineDHEA-S BS SerPl-mCncDehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baselineCHALDHEA-S baseline, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56552-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameDHEA-S baseline [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionDehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baseline

Short nameDHEA-S BS SerPl-mCnc

ComponentDehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baseline

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmcg/dL; mcg/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

DHEA-S baseline, Blood

Part names

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate^baselineMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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