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 17513-3: Renin 5 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 17513-3: Renin 5 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Catalytic activity/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.981Z

17513-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Renin 5 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Catalytic activity/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 Renin^5H post XXX challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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 Renin^5H post XXX challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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

Renin [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Plasma --5 hours post XXX challenge
Renin^5H post XXX challenge
5h p chal; Active renin; After; Angiotensin forming enzyme; Angiotensinogenase; Cardio; Cardiology; Catalytic Concentration; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Heart Disease; Kidney; Nephrology; p chal; Pl; Plasma; Plasma renin activity; Plsm; Point in time; PRA; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal

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

Renin 5 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Catalytic activity/Vol]Renin [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Plasma --5 hours post XXX challengeRenin 5h p chal Plas-cCncRenin^5H post XXX challengeCHALRenin 5 hr after challenge, BloodCCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code17513-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameRenin 5 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

DescriptionRenin^5H post XXX challenge

Short nameRenin 5h p chal Plas-cCnc

ComponentRenin^5H post XXX challenge

PropertyCCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsng/mL/h

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0l

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Renin 5 hr after challenge, Blood

Part names

Renin^5H post XXX challengeCCncPtPlasQnCatalytic ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Plasma

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