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 74768-3: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 74768-3: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

74768-3 is a LOINC code used to identify 5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [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 5-hydroxytryptophan. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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 5-hydroxytryptophan. It is commonly used with the system or sample type PRP.

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

5-Hydroxytryptophan [Moles/volume] in Platelet rich plasma
5-hydroxytryptophan
Determination of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) levels in platelet rich plasma is useful in diagnosing carcinoid tumors in patients with symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome.
5-HTP; 5-Hydroxy tryptophan; 5OH-Tryptophan; Chemistry; Level; Platelet rich plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for 5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [Moles/Vol] (74768-3)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [Moles/Vol]5-Hydroxytryptophan [Moles/volume] in Platelet rich plasma5OH-Tryptophan PRP-sCnc5-hydroxytryptophanCHEM5-Hydroxytryptophan, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74768-3

SystemLOINC

Display name5-Hydroxytryptophan (PRP) [Moles/Vol]

Description5-hydroxytryptophan

Short name5OH-Tryptophan PRP-sCnc

Component5-hydroxytryptophan

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)PRP

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.48

Last changed2.48

Consumer names

5-Hydroxytryptophan, Blood

Part names

5-HydroxytryptophanSCncPtPRPQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Platelet rich plasma

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