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LOINC Code 14052-5: Formate (U) [Mass/Vol]

14052-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Formate (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 Formate. 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 Formate. 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

  • Formate [Mass/volume] in Urine
  • Formate
  • Addiction; c700; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Drugs of abuse; Formic acid; Illicit; Level; Mass concentration; methanoate; methanoic acid; Point in time; PotentialForAbuse; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

Formate (U) [Mass/Vol]Formate [Mass/volume] in UrineFormate Ur-mCncFormateDRUG/TOXFormate, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code14052-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameFormate (U) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionFormate
Short nameFormate Ur-mCnc
ComponentFormate
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsug/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

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

Consumer names

Formate, Urine

Part names

FormateMCncPtUrineQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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