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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 92720-2: VLDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 92720-2: VLDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:22.238Z

92720-2 is a LOINC code used to identify VLDL 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.pre-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.pre-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.pre-beta.subparticle.small [Moles/volume] in Serum
Lipoprotein.pre-beta.subparticle.small
B; Before; Chemistry; LDL particle concentration; LDL particle number; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; LP; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; SR; Substance concentration; Very low density lipoproteins; VLDL; VLDL particle concentration; VLDL particle number; VLDL small

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

VLDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]Lipoprotein.pre-beta.subparticle.small [Moles/volume] in SerumVLDL small Ser-sCncLipoprotein.pre-beta.subparticle.smallCHEMVLDL small, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92720-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameVLDL small (S) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionLipoprotein.pre-beta.subparticle.small

Short nameVLDL small Ser-sCnc

ComponentLipoprotein.pre-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

VLDL small, Blood

Part names

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

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