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 26548-8: Glucose 30 Min post dose glucose Test strip Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 26548-8: Glucose 30 Min post dose glucose Test strip Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:14.093Z

26548-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Glucose 30 Min post dose glucose Test strip Ql (U) 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 Glucose^30M post dose glucose. 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 Glucose^30M post dose glucose. 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
Method: Test strip

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Glucose [Presence] in Urine by Test strip --30 minutes post dose glucose
Glucose^30M post dose glucose
30M p Glc; After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Dip stick; Dipstick; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Glu; Glu tol; Gluc; Glucose tolerance; Glucoseur; GTT; Ordinal; p dose; p Glc; Point in time; PR; PST; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; 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

Glucose 30 Min post dose glucose Test strip Ql (U)Glucose [Presence] in Urine by Test strip --30 minutes post dose glucoseGlucose 30M p Glc Ur Ql StripGlucose^30M post dose glucoseCHALGlucose 30 min after glucose, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code26548-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameGlucose 30 Min post dose glucose Test strip Ql (U)

DescriptionGlucose^30M post dose glucose

Short nameGlucose 30M p Glc Ur Ql Strip

ComponentGlucose^30M post dose glucose

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

MethodTest strip

ClassCHAL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.00

Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Glucose 30 min after glucose, Urine

Part names

Glucose^30M post dose glucosePrThrPtUrineOrdTest stripPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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