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 69847-2: 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 69847-2: 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:48.866Z

69847-2 is a LOINC code used to identify 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [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 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate. 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 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate. 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

2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
2-Hydroxyisobutyrate
2-hydroxy-isobutyrate; 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid; 2OH-isobutyrate; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Hydroxyisobutyric acid; II; Level; Methyl tert-butyl ether metabolite; MTBE metabolite; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration

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

2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/Vol]2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma2OH-isobutyrate SerPl-sCnc2-HydroxyisobutyrateDRUG/TOX2-Hydroxyisobutyrate, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code69847-2

SystemLOINC

Display name2-Hydroxyisobutyrate [Moles/Vol]

Description2-Hydroxyisobutyrate

Short name2OH-isobutyrate SerPl-sCnc

Component2-Hydroxyisobutyrate

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassDRUG/TOX

Example unitsumol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

2-Hydroxyisobutyrate, Blood

Part names

2-HydroxyisobutyrateSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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