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 96959-2: Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 96959-2: Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:29.654Z

96959-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [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 Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense. 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 Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense. 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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense
Chemistry; Chol; Chol.in LDL.small dense; Choles; Cholest; Cholesterol total; Cholesterols; LDLc; LDL-C; Level; Lipid; Low density lipoprotein cholesterol; Low density lipoprotein cholesterols; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; sdLDL; 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

Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/Vol]Cholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaChol.in LDL.small dense SerPl-sCncCholesterol.in LDL.small denseCHEMCholesterol.in LDL.small Dense, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code96959-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCholesterol.in LDL.small dense [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionCholesterol.in LDL.small dense

Short nameChol.in LDL.small dense SerPl-sCnc

ComponentCholesterol.in LDL.small dense

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.70

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Cholesterol.in LDL.small Dense, Blood

Part names

Cholesterol.in LDL.small denseSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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