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LOINC Code 92718-6: IDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]

92718-6 is a LOINC code used to identify IDL small (S) [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 Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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 Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

  • Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small [Moles/volume] in Serum
  • Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small
  • B; Chemistry; IDL small; LDL particle concentration; LDL particle number; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; LP; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; 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

IDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small [Moles/volume] in SerumIDL small Ser-sCncLipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.smallCHEMIDL small, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92718-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameIDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionLipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small
Short nameIDL small Ser-sCnc
ComponentLipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.small
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsnmol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.66
Last changed2.66

Consumer names

IDL small, Blood

Part names

Lipoprotein.broad beta.subparticle.smallSCncPtSerQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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