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 72500-2: Homocyst(e)ine post fast [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 72500-2: Homocyst(e)ine post fast [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.525Z

72500-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Homocyst(e)ine post fast [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 Homocyst(e)ine^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 Homocyst(e)ine^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: Both

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Homocyst(e)ine [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --fasting
Homocyst(e)ine^post CFst
After; Calorie Fast; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Fast; Fasting; HCY; Hcys; Hcyst; homocysteine; homocystine; Level; p fast; PC; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; 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

Homocyst(e)ine post fast [Moles/Vol]Homocyst(e)ine [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --fastingHcys p fast SerPl-sCncHomocyst(e)ine^post CFstCHALHomocyst(e)ine after Fast, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72500-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameHomocyst(e)ine post fast [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionHomocyst(e)ine^post CFst

Short nameHcys p fast SerPl-sCnc

ComponentHomocyst(e)ine^post CFst

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsumol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.42

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Homocyst(e)ine after Fast, Blood

Part names

Homocyst(e)ine^post CFstSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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