AutoICD API

79129-3

Laboratory

Uroporphyrin 3 isomer/Creatinine [Mass Ratio] in Urine

Definition

This test measures the ratio of uropophyrin 3 isomer to creatinine in the urine to determine whether porphyrin build up in occurring in the body.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Uroporphyrin 3 isomer/Creatinine

Property

MRto

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Urine

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Uropor3/Creat Ur

Display Name

Uroporphyrin 3 isomer/Creatinine (U) [Mass ratio]

Related Names

ChemistryCRCreaCreatIIIIsomMass concentration ratioMass ratioMCRtoOctacarboxyl porphyrinOctacarboxylporphyrinOctacarboxyphyrinPoint in timePorphyriaPorphyria cutanea tardaQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomUAUCrURUrnUrophorphUropor3Uroporphyrin III

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79129-3?

LOINC code 79129-3 identifies "Uroporphyrin 3 isomer/Creatinine [Mass Ratio] in Urine". This test measures the ratio of uropophyrin 3 isomer to creatinine in the urine to determine whether porphyrin build up in occurring in the body.

What does 79129-3 measure?

This code measures Uroporphyrin 3 isomer/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.