What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 12448-7: Ketones post fast Test strip (U) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 12448-7: Ketones post fast Test strip (U) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.976Z

12448-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Ketones post fast Test strip (U) [Mass/Vol] 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 Ketones^post CFst. 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 Ketones^post CFst. 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: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both
Method: Test strip

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Ketones [Mass/volume] in Urine by Test strip --fasting
Ketones^post CFst
Beta-hydroxybutyrate+Acetoacetate+Acetone
Acetest; Acetoacetate; Acetoacetates; Acetone bodies; After; Calorie Fast; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Dip stick; Dipstick; Fast; Fasting; Ketone; Ketone bodies; Level; Mass concentration; p fast; PC; Point in time; PST; Random; SmQn; 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

Ketones post fast Test strip (U) [Mass/Vol]Ketones [Mass/volume] in Urine by Test strip --fastingKetones p fast Ur Strip-mCncKetones^post CFstCHALKetones after Fast, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12448-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameKetones post fast Test strip (U) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionKetones^post CFst

Short nameKetones p fast Ur Strip-mCnc

ComponentKetones^post CFst

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleSemiQn

MethodTest strip

ClassCHAL

Example unitsmg/dL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.75

Consumer names

Ketones after Fast, Urine

Part names

Ketones^post CFstMCncPtUrineSemiQnTest stripMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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