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 77610-4: C peptide 15 Min post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 77610-4: C peptide 15 Min post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:58.754Z

77610-4 is a LOINC code used to identify C peptide 15 Min post Unsp challenge [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 C peptide^15M post XXX challenge. 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 C peptide^15M post XXX challenge. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

C peptide [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --15 minutes post XXX challenge

C peptide^15M post XXX challenge

Measurement of baseline and stimulated C-peptide (after glucagon or a mixed meal challenge) provides a sensitive and clinically validated assessment of beta-cell function for type 1 diabetes patients. This is important as retention of beta-cell function in patients with type 1 diabetes is known to result in improved glycemic control and reduced hypoglycemia, retinopathy, and nephropathy. [PMID14693724]

15M p chal; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Connecting peptide of insulin; Level; p chal; Pept; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Pro-insulin c peptide; 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

C peptide 15 Min post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]C peptide [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --15 minutes post XXX challengeC peptide 15M p chal SerPl-sCncC peptide^15M post XXX challengeCHALC peptide 15 min after challenge, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code77610-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameC peptide 15 Min post Unsp challenge [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionC peptide^15M post XXX challenge

Short nameC peptide 15M p chal SerPl-sCnc

ComponentC peptide^15M post XXX challenge

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.52

Last changed2.52

Consumer names

C peptide 15 min after challenge, Blood

Part names

C peptide^15M post XXX challengeSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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