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 98987-1: CRP Qn (Body fld)

Name: LOINC Code 98987-1: CRP Qn (Body fld)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:33.064Z

98987-1 is a LOINC code used to identify CRP Qn (Body fld) 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 C reactive protein. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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 C reactive protein. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Body fld.

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

C reactive protein [Units/volume] in Body fluid
C reactive protein
Arbitrary concentration; B/F; BF; bod; Bodies; Body fluid; Body fluid, unsp; Chemistry; CRP; Fl; Fld; FLU; Fluid; Point in time; PR; Prot; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Reac; React

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

CRP Qn (Body fld)C reactive protein [Units/volume] in Body fluidCRP Fld-aCncC reactive proteinCHEMC Reactive Protein (CRP), Body fluidACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98987-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameCRP Qn (Body fld)

DescriptionC reactive protein

Short nameCRP Fld-aCnc

ComponentC reactive protein

PropertyACnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Body fld

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsarb U/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.72

Last changed2.72

Consumer names

C Reactive Protein (CRP), Body fluid

Part names

C reactive proteinACncPtBody fldQnArbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Body fluid

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.