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LOINC Code 70091-4: Prostaglandin E2 (CSF) [Mass/Vol]

70091-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Prostaglandin E2 (CSF) [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 Prostaglandin E2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Prostaglandin E2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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

  • Prostaglandin E2 [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
  • Prostaglandin E2
  • Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Dinoprostone; Level; Mass concentration; Neuro; Neurology; PG; PGE2; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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

Prostaglandin E2 (CSF) [Mass/Vol]Prostaglandin E2 [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluidProstaglandin E2 CSF-mCncProstaglandin E2CHEMProstaglandin E2, Spinal fluidMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70091-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameProstaglandin E2 (CSF) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionProstaglandin E2
Short nameProstaglandin E2 CSF-mCnc
ComponentProstaglandin E2
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitspg/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Prostaglandin E2, Spinal fluid

Part names

Prostaglandin E2MCncPtCSFQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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