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 72271-0: Creatinine pre contrast [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 72271-0: Creatinine pre contrast [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

72271-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Creatinine pre contrast [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 Creatinine^pre contrast. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Creatinine^pre contrast. 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

Creatinine [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --pre contrast
Creatinine^pre contrast
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine tests may be ordered to evaluate kidney function prior to some procedures (i.e. CT scan) which require the use of contrast agents that may damage the kidneys.
Before; c; Chemistry; Contr; Contra; Contrst; CR; Crea; Creat; Kidney; Level; Mass concentration; Nephrology; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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 Creatinine pre contrast [Mass/Vol] (72271-0)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Creatinine pre contrast [Mass/Vol]Creatinine [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --pre contrastCreat pre contrast SerPl-mCncCreatinine^pre contrastCHEMCreatinine before Contrast, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72271-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameCreatinine pre contrast [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCreatinine^pre contrast

Short nameCreat pre contrast SerPl-mCnc

ComponentCreatinine^pre contrast

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Creatinine before Contrast, Blood

Part names

Creatinine^pre contrastMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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