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LOINC Code 87581-5: Aflatoxin G2 (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]

87581-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Aflatoxin G2 (Specimen) [Mass/Mass] 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 Aflatoxin G2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Aflatoxin G2. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

  • Aflatoxin G2 [Mass/mass] in Specimen
  • Aflatoxin G2
  • Possible samples include animal liver, kidney, or other tissue, and a wide variety of animal feed.
  • Aflatoxicosis; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Mass content; Misc; Miscellaneous; Mycotoxin; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified; Vet; Veterinary

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

Aflatoxin G2 (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]Aflatoxin G2 [Mass/mass] in SpecimenAflatoxin G2 Spec-mCntAflatoxin G2DRUG/TOXAflatoxin G2, SpecimenMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87581-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameAflatoxin G2 (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionAflatoxin G2
Short nameAflatoxin G2 Spec-mCnt
ComponentAflatoxin G2
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsg/kg; ppb
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.63
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Aflatoxin G2, Specimen

Part names

Aflatoxin G2MCntPtXXXQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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