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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 71792-6: Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 71792-6: Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

71792-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [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 Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide [Mass/volume] in Serum
Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide
3; Chemistry; Level; Mass concentration; P3NP; PIIINP; Point in time; Pro-C3; Procollagen III; Procollagen III.N-term propep; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [Mass/Vol] (71792-6)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [Mass/Vol]Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide [Mass/volume] in SerumProcollagen III.N-term propep Ser-mCncProcollagen type III.N-terminal propeptideCHEMProcollagen Type III.N-terminal Propeptide, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code71792-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameProcollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide (S) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionProcollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide

Short nameProcollagen III.N-term propep Ser-mCnc

ComponentProcollagen type III.N-terminal propeptide

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsug/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.40

Last changed2.52

Consumer names

Procollagen Type III.N-terminal Propeptide, Blood

Part names

Procollagen type III.N-terminal propeptideMCncPtSerQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.