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LOINC Code 14006-1: Prostaglandin E2 (24H U) [Mass/Time]

14006-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Prostaglandin E2 (24H U) [Mass/Time] 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 E2. 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 E2. 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 E2 [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
  • Prostaglandin E2
  • 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Chemistry; Dinoprostone; Gyn; Gynecology; Mass Rate; mRate; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; PG; PGE2; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; 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

Prostaglandin E2 (24H U) [Mass/Time]Prostaglandin E2 [Mass/time] in 24 hour UrineProstaglandin E2 24h Ur-mRateProstaglandin E2CHEMProstaglandin E2, UrineMRat

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14006-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameProstaglandin E2 (24H U) [Mass/Time]
DescriptionProstaglandin E2
Short nameProstaglandin E2 24h Ur-mRate
ComponentProstaglandin E2
PropertyMRat
Timing24H
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsng/24 H
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0k
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Prostaglandin E2, Urine

Part names

Prostaglandin E2MRat24HUrineQnMass Rate24 hours

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