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LOINC Code 38297-8: Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (Water) [Mass/Vol]

38297-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (Water) [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 Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Water.

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 Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Water.

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

  • Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate [Mass/volume] in Water
  • Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate
  • 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, Bis(Ethylhexyl) Ester; BEHP; Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)-1,2-Benzenedicarboxylate; Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate; Bisoflex 81; DEHP; Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Orthophthalate; Diethylhexyl Phthalate; Dioctyl phthalate; Di-Sec-Octyl Phthalate; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; II; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Wat

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

Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (Water) [Mass/Vol]Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate [Mass/volume] in WaterDEHP Wat-mCncDi(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalateDRUG/TOXDi(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate, WaterMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code38297-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameDi(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (Water) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionDi(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate
Short nameDEHP Wat-mCnc
ComponentDi(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Water
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.13
Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate, Water

Part names

Di(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalateMCncPtWaterQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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