LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 32550-6: Potassium Unsp time (U) [Molar amount]

32550-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Potassium Unsp time (U) [Molar amount] 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 Potassium. 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 Potassium. 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

  • Potassium [Molar amount] in Urine collected for unspecified duration
  • Potassium
  • ?Tm; Chemistry; k; K+; Potass; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Substance Amount; 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

Potassium Unsp time (U) [Molar amount]Potassium [Molar amount] in Urine collected for unspecified durationPotassium ?Tm sub Ur QnPotassiumCHEMPotassium, UrineSub

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code32550-6
SystemLOINC
Display namePotassium Unsp time (U) [Molar amount]
DescriptionPotassium
Short namePotassium ?Tm sub Ur Qn
ComponentPotassium
PropertySub
TimingXXX
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsmmol
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.08
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Potassium, Urine

Part names

PotassiumSubXXXUrineQnSubstance AmountUnspecified

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 32550-6 | HealthAssure