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LOINC Code 111212-7: Delta aminolevulinate (U) [Measurement]

111212-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Delta aminolevulinate (U) [Measurement] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Delta aminolevulinate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Delta aminolevulinate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Delta aminolevulinate [Measurement] in Urine
Delta aminolevulinate
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
5-ALA; 5-aminolevulinate; 5-aminolevulinic acid; ALA; Aminolevulinic acid; Amnolev; Amnolevuunc; D-ALA; Delta-ala; Delta-aminolevulinic acid; Lab orders; Msmt; UA; UR; Urn

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Delta aminolevulinate (U) [Measurement]Delta aminolevulinate [Measurement] in UrineD-ALA Msmt UrDelta aminolevulinateLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYDelta aminolevulinate, Urine{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code111212-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameDelta aminolevulinate (U) [Measurement]
DescriptionDelta aminolevulinate
Short nameD-ALA Msmt Ur
ComponentDelta aminolevulinate
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Urine
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Delta aminolevulinate, Urine

Part names

Delta aminolevulinate{Measurement}-UrineMeasurement

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