72573-9
LaboratoryUroporphyrin/Porphyrins.total [Pure substance fraction] in 24 hour Urine
Definition
Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Uroporphyrin/Porphyrins.total
Property
SFr.DF
Time Aspect
24H
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Uropor 24h SFr.DF Ur
Display Name
Uroporphyrin/Total porphyrins (24H U) [Pure substance fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72573-9?
LOINC code 72573-9 identifies "Uroporphyrin/Porphyrins.total [Pure substance fraction] in 24 hour Urine". Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
What does 72573-9 measure?
This code measures Uroporphyrin/Porphyrins.total 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.