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 59056-2: Glucagon 2nd specimen fasting [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 59056-2: Glucagon 2nd specimen fasting [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:39.742Z

59056-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Glucagon 2nd specimen fasting [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 Glucagon^2nd specimen post CFst. 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 Glucagon^2nd specimen post CFst. 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

Glucagon [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimen fasting
Glucagon^2nd specimen post CFst
After; Calorie Fast; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Convalescent; Fast; Fasting; HGF; Hyperglycemic factor; Level; Mass concentration; p fast; PC; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Post immunization; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Second; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; sp2; sp2 p fast; Spec; SR

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

Glucagon 2nd specimen fasting [Mass/Vol]Glucagon [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --2nd specimen fastingGlucagon sp2 p fast SerPl-mCncGlucagon^2nd specimen post CFstCHALGlucagon 2nd specimen fasting, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59056-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameGlucagon 2nd specimen fasting [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionGlucagon^2nd specimen post CFst

Short nameGlucagon sp2 p fast SerPl-mCnc

ComponentGlucagon^2nd specimen post CFst

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspg/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.32

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Glucagon 2nd specimen fasting, Blood

Part names

Glucagon^2nd specimen post CFstMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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