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LOINC Code 12837-1: Prostaglandin E1 (24H U) [Mass/Vol]

12837-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Prostaglandin E1 (24H 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 Prostaglandin E1. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Prostaglandin E1. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Prostaglandin E1 [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine
  • Prostaglandin E1
  • 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Alprostadil; Cardio; Cardiology; Chemistry; Genitourinary; GU; Heart Disease; Level; Mass concentration; PG; PGE1; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; UA; UR; Urn; URO; Urology

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

Prostaglandin E1 (24H U) [Mass/Vol]Prostaglandin E1 [Mass/volume] in 24 hour UrineProstaglandin E1 24h Ur-mCncProstaglandin E1CHEMProstaglandin E1, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code12837-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameProstaglandin E1 (24H U) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionProstaglandin E1
Short nameProstaglandin E1 24h Ur-mCnc
ComponentProstaglandin E1
PropertyMCnc
Timing24H
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsng/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Prostaglandin E1, Urine

Part names

Prostaglandin E1MCnc24HUrineQnMass Concentration24 hours

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