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 79220-0: Steroid fractions interpretation Nar [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 79220-0: Steroid fractions interpretation Nar [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:00.209Z

79220-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Steroid fractions interpretation Nar [Interp] 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 Steroid fractions interpretation. 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 Steroid fractions interpretation. 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

Steroid fractions interpretation in Serum or Plasma Narrative
Steroid fractions interpretation
Narrative interpretation of a patient's steroid fractions profile in serum or plasma for the diagnosis of various hyperandrogenic disorders, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Chemistry; Frac; Fract; Fraction; Fractionated; Fractionation; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; Narrative; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; Report; 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.

Common synonyms

Steroid fractions interpretation Nar [Interp]Steroid fractions interpretation in Serum or Plasma NarrativeSteroid Fract SerPl-ImpSteroid fractions interpretationCHEMSteroid fractions interpretation, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79220-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameSteroid fractions interpretation Nar [Interp]

DescriptionSteroid fractions interpretation

Short nameSteroid Fract SerPl-Imp

ComponentSteroid fractions interpretation

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleNar

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.54

Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Steroid fractions interpretation, Blood

Part names

Steroid fractions interpretationImpPtSer/PlasNarImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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