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LOINC Code 31166-2: Methyl isoamyl ketone (U) [Mass/Vol]

31166-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Methyl isoamyl ketone (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 Methyl isoamyl ketone. 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 Methyl isoamyl ketone. 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

  • Methyl isoamyl ketone [Mass/volume] in Urine
  • Methyl isoamyl ketone
  • 2-methyl-5-hexanone; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Isoamyl methyl ketone; Isopentyl methyl ketone; Level; Mass concentration; MIAK; Point in time; 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

Methyl isoamyl ketone (U) [Mass/Vol]Methyl isoamyl ketone [Mass/volume] in UrineMIAK Ur-mCncMethyl isoamyl ketoneDRUG/TOXMethyl isoamyl ketone, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code31166-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameMethyl isoamyl ketone (U) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionMethyl isoamyl ketone
Short nameMIAK Ur-mCnc
ComponentMethyl isoamyl ketone
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 released2.07
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Methyl isoamyl ketone, Urine

Part names

Methyl isoamyl ketoneMCncPtUrineQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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