58681-8
LaboratoryTemperature of Urine
Definition
This code is used to report the urine temperature at collection to show that it has not been tampered with (adulteration or swapping a clean urine for a fresh collection for a drug test).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Observation
Property
Temp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SPEC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Temp Ur
Display Name
Temperature (U) [Temp]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 58681-8?
LOINC code 58681-8 identifies "Temperature of Urine". This code is used to report the urine temperature at collection to show that it has not been tampered with (adulteration or swapping a clean urine for a fresh collection for a drug test).
What does 58681-8 measure?
This code measures Observation in Urine. It belongs to the SPEC 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.