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.

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LOINC Code 96451-0: Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel

Name: LOINC Code 96451-0: Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:27.591Z

96451-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel. 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 Alpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel. 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: Order
Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel - Serum or Plasma
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel
A1; AFP; AFP L3; AFP+AFP.L3 Pnl; Alfa; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein; Chemistry; Feto; i; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Tumor marker

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

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panelAlpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel - Serum or PlasmaAFP+AFP.L3 Pnl SerPlAlpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panelPANEL.CHEMAlpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel, Blood-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96451-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel

DescriptionAlpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel

Short nameAFP+AFP.L3 Pnl SerPl

ComponentAlpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

Scale-

ClassPANEL.CHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel, Blood

Part names

Alpha-1-Fetoprotein & Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panel-PtSer/PlasAlpha-1-Fetoprotein and Alpha-1-Fetoprotein.L3 panelPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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