74443-3
LaboratorySucrose/Creatinine [Molar ratio] in 5 hour Urine --post XXX g sugar solution PO
Definition
Measurement of sucrose per creatinine levels in urine collected for 5 hours after oral ingestion of a sugar solution (e.g. mannitol and lactulose). This test is used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and evaluation of therapeutic interventions in both children and adults. [PMID: 7714684]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sucrose/Creatinine^post XXX g sugar solution PO
Property
SRto
Time Aspect
5H
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Sucrose/Creat p sug sol 5h Ur-sRto
Display Name
Sucrose/Creatinine post Unsp g sugar solution PO (5 hour U) [Molar ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74443-3?
LOINC code 74443-3 identifies "Sucrose/Creatinine [Molar ratio] in 5 hour Urine --post XXX g sugar solution PO". Measurement of sucrose per creatinine levels in urine collected for 5 hours after oral ingestion of a sugar solution (e.g. mannitol and lactulose). This test is used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and evaluation of therapeutic interventions in both children and adults. [PMID: 7714684]
What does 74443-3 measure?
This code measures Sucrose/Creatinine^post XXX g sugar solution PO 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.