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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 96735-6: Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium (S) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 96735-6: Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium (S) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:27.592Z

96735-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium (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.beta.subparticle.medium. 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.beta.subparticle.medium. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium [Moles/volume] in Serum
Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium
B; Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Heart Disease; LDL; LDL med; LDL particle concentration; LDL particle number; Level; Lip; Lipoprot; Lipoproteins; Low density 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

Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium (S) [Moles/Vol]Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium [Moles/volume] in SerumLDL med Ser-sCncLipoprotein.beta.subparticle.mediumCHEMLDL medium, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96735-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameLipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium (S) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionLipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium

Short nameLDL med Ser-sCnc

ComponentLipoprotein.beta.subparticle.medium

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.69

Last changed2.69

Consumer names

LDL medium, Blood

Part names

Lipoprotein.beta.subparticle.mediumSCncPtSerQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum

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