58448-2
LaboratoryMicroalbumin ug/min [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
Definition
The use of ug/min in the component name is an exception to the usual LOINC rule of ignoring powers of ten differences in reporting units. This is necessary because many laboratories report the per minute excretion rate as well as the per 24 hour exretion rate on the same 24 H sample and do not want ambiguity at the receiving system.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Albumin ug/min
Property
MRat
Time Aspect
24H
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Detection limit <= 20 mg/L
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Microalbumin ug/min 24H Ur-mRate
Display Name
Albumin ug/minimum DL <= 20 mg/L (24H U) [Mass/Time]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 58448-2?
LOINC code 58448-2 identifies "Microalbumin ug/min [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine". The use of ug/min in the component name is an exception to the usual LOINC rule of ignoring powers of ten differences in reporting units. This is necessary because many laboratories report the per minute excretion rate as well as the per 24 hour exretion rate on the same 24 H sample and do not want ambiguity at the receiving system.
What does 58448-2 measure?
This code measures Albumin ug/min 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.