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LOINC Code 92755-8: Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [Moles/Vol]

92755-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [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 Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
  • Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol
  • 5-alpha,6-beta-Dihydroxycholestanol; 5alpha,6beta-Dihydroxycholestanol; Alfa; B; Chemistry; Chol-3b,5a,6b-triol; Cholestane-3,5,6-triol; Cholestane-3beta,5alpha,6beta-triol; COT; III; Level; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; 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

Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [Moles/Vol]Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaChol-3b,5a,6b-triol SerPl-sCncCholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triolCHEMCholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code92755-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameCholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionCholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol
Short nameChol-3b,5a,6b-triol SerPl-sCnc
ComponentCholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsnmol/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triol, Blood

Part names

Cholestane-3-beta, 5-alpha, 6-beta triolSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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