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LOINC Code 33473-0: Bile acid pattern (U) [Interp]

33473-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Bile acid pattern (U) [Interp] 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 Bile acid pattern. 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 Bile acid pattern. 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

  • Bile acid pattern [Interpretation] in Urine
  • Bile acid pattern
  • Acd; Acids; Bile Ac Pattern; Bile acid.total; Bile salt; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Point in time; 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

Bile acid pattern (U) [Interp]Bile acid pattern [Interpretation] in UrineBile Ac Pattern Ur-ImpBile acid patternCHEMBile acid pattern, UrineImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33473-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameBile acid pattern (U) [Interp]
DescriptionBile acid pattern
Short nameBile Ac Pattern Ur-Imp
ComponentBile acid pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleNom
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.26

Consumer names

Bile acid pattern, Urine

Part names

Bile acid patternImpPtUrineNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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