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 72898-0: Bilirubin Transcutaneous meter (Skin) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 72898-0: Bilirubin Transcutaneous meter (Skin) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:51.525Z

72898-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Bilirubin Transcutaneous meter (Skin) [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 Bilirubin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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 Bilirubin. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skin.

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
Method: Transcutaneous meter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Bilirubin [Moles/volume] in Skin
Bilirubin
Measures the bilirubin content of skin (not capillaries) via measures of reflected light at specified wave lengths.
Bili; Bilirubins; Billirubin; Chemistry; Dermatologic; Epidermis; Integument; Level; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Skn; Substance concentration; TBIL; TcB

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

Bilirubin Transcutaneous meter (Skin) [Moles/Vol]Bilirubin [Moles/volume] in SkinBilirub Skin-sCncBilirubinCHEMBilirubin, SkinSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72898-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameBilirubin Transcutaneous meter (Skin) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionBilirubin

Short nameBilirub Skin-sCnc

ComponentBilirubin

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Skin

ScaleQn

MethodTranscutaneous meter

ClassCHEM

Example unitsumol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.44

Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Bilirubin, Skin

Part names

BilirubinSCncPtSkinQnTranscutaneous meterSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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