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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 12518-7: Catecholamines 4th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 12518-7: Catecholamines 4th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:23.602Z

12518-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Catecholamines 4th specimen post Unsp challenge (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 Catecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challenge. 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 Catecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challenge. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Catecholamines [Mass/volume] in Urine --4th specimen post XXX challenge
Catecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challenge
After; Cate; Catec; Catech; Catechol; Catecholamine; Catecholamines.total; Catechols; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Epinephrine+norepinephrine+dopamine; Level; Mass concentration; p chal; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; sp4; sp4 p chal; Spec; 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

Catecholamines 4th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Mass/Vol]Catecholamines [Mass/volume] in Urine --4th specimen post XXX challengeCatechols sp4 p chal Ur-mCncCatecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challengeCHALCatecholamines 4th specimen after challenge, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12518-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameCatecholamines 4th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionCatecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challenge

Short nameCatechols sp4 p chal Ur-mCnc

ComponentCatecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challenge

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitspg/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.50

Consumer names

Catecholamines 4th specimen after challenge, Urine

Part names

Catecholamines^4th specimen post XXX challengeMCncPtUrineQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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