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LOINC Code 87746-4: Chlordane (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]

87746-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Chlordane (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 Chlordane. 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 Chlordane. 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

  • Chlordane [Mass/mass] in Specimen
  • Chlordane
  • The primary use of chlordane is in the agricultural setting where animals may eat or become contaminated with it.
  • Belt; Chlor Kil; Chlordan; Chlortox; Clordano; Corodane; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Gold Crest C-100; Kilex Lindane; Kypchlor; Mass content; Misc; Miscellaneous; Niran; Octachlor; Octa-Klor; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Synklor; To be specified in another part of the message; Topiclor 20; Toxichlor; Unspecified; Velsicol 1068; 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

Chlordane (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]Chlordane [Mass/mass] in SpecimenChlordane Spec-mCntChlordaneDRUG/TOXChlordane, SpecimenMCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code87746-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameChlordane (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]
DescriptionChlordane
Short nameChlordane Spec-mCnt
ComponentChlordane
PropertyMCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)XXX
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsmg/kg
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Chlordane, Specimen

Part names

ChlordaneMCntPtXXXQnMass ContentPoint in time (spot)

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