What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 47170-6: Norepinephrine 5th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 47170-6: Norepinephrine 5th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:31.755Z

47170-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Norepinephrine 5th specimen post Unsp challenge (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 Norepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challenge. 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 Norepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challenge. 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

Norepinephrine [Moles/volume] in Urine --5th specimen post XXX challenge
Norepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challenge
After; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Level; NE; Noradrenalin; Norepi; Norepin; Norepineph; Norepinephr; Noreppi; p chal; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; sp5; sp5 p chal; Spec; Substance concentration; 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

Norepinephrine 5th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Moles/Vol]Norepinephrine [Moles/volume] in Urine --5th specimen post XXX challengeNorepineph sp5 p chal Ur-sCncNorepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challengeCHALNorepinephrine 5th specimen after challenge, UrineSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code47170-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameNorepinephrine 5th specimen post Unsp challenge (U) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionNorepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challenge

Short nameNorepineph sp5 p chal Ur-sCnc

ComponentNorepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challenge

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsnmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.19

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Norepinephrine 5th specimen after challenge, Urine

Part names

Norepinephrine^5th specimen post XXX challengeSCncPtUrineQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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