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56971-5

Laboratory

Potassium/Creatinine [Ratio] in 24 hour Urine

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Potassium/Creatinine

Property

Ratio

Time Aspect

24H

System

Urine

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Potassium/Creat 24h Ur-Rto

Display Name

Potassium/Creatinine (24H U) [Ratio]

Related Names

1 day24 hours24HRChemistryCRCreaCreatkK+KidneyNephrologyPotassQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRatiosRenalRtoUAUCrURUrn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 56971-5?

LOINC code 56971-5 identifies "Potassium/Creatinine [Ratio] in 24 hour Urine". It measures Potassium/Creatinine in Urine.

What does 56971-5 measure?

This code measures Potassium/Creatinine in Urine. It belongs to the CHEM 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.