AutoICD API

50557-8

Laboratory

Ketones [Mass/volume] in Urine by Automated test strip

Definition

This is a semi-quantiative measure that can be reported by the automated instrument as purely qualitative -- but that is rarely the chosen today.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Ketones

Property

MCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Urine

Scale Type

SemiQn

Method Type

Test strip.automated

Details

Class

UA

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Ketones Ur Strip.auto-mCnc

Display Name

Ketones Auto test strip (U) [Mass/Vol]

Related Names

AcetestAcetoacetateAcetoacetatesAcetone bodiesAutoAutomated detectionDip stickDipstickElecElectElectrKetoneKetone bodiesLevelMass concentrationPoint in timeRandomSmQnUAURURINALYSISUrn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 50557-8?

LOINC code 50557-8 identifies "Ketones [Mass/volume] in Urine by Automated test strip". This is a semi-quantiative measure that can be reported by the automated instrument as purely qualitative -- but that is rarely the chosen today.

What does 50557-8 measure?

This code measures Ketones in Urine. It belongs to the UA class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.