What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 82876-4: Complement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method Qn

Name: LOINC Code 82876-4: Complement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method Qn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

82876-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Complement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method Qn 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 Complement C1 esterase inhibitor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Complement C1 esterase inhibitor. 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
Method: Chromo

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Chromogenic method
Complement C1 esterase inhibitor
Arbitrary concentration; C1 inactivator; C1 inhibiting factor; C1INA; C1INH; C1-INH; Chromogenic assay; Comp; Complmt; ENZY; Enzymatic assay; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; Inhib; Inhibit; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Complement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method Qn (82876-4)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Complement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method QnComplement C1 esterase inhibitor [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Chromogenic methodC1INH SerPl Chro-aCncComplement C1 esterase inhibitorHEM/BCComplement C1 Esterase Inhibitor, BloodACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code82876-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameComplement C1 esterase inhibitor Chromogenic method Qn

DescriptionComplement C1 esterase inhibitor

Short nameC1INH SerPl Chro-aCnc

ComponentComplement C1 esterase inhibitor

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

MethodChromo

ClassHEM/BC

Example unitsIU/ml

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.66

Consumer names

Complement C1 Esterase Inhibitor, Blood

Part names

Complement C1 esterase inhibitorACncPtSer/PlasQnChromoArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or PlasmaChromogenic (Enzyme)

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