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LOINC Code 30563-1: Taurine (U) [Moles/Vol]

30563-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Taurine (U) [Moles/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 Taurine. 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 Taurine. 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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Taurine [Moles/volume] in Urine
  • Taurine
  • Chemistry; Level; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; Tau; 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

Taurine (U) [Moles/Vol]Taurine [Moles/volume] in UrineTaurine Ur-sCncTaurineCHEMTaurine, UrineSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code30563-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameTaurine (U) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionTaurine
Short nameTaurine Ur-sCnc
ComponentTaurine
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsnmol/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.04
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Taurine, Urine

Part names

TaurineSCncPtUrineQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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