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LOINC Code 49254-6: Bile acid pattern Nar (U) [Interp]

49254-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Bile acid pattern Nar (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 Narrative
  • Bile acid pattern
  • Acd; Acids; Bile Ac Pattern; Bile acid.total; Bile salt; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; 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 Nar (U) [Interp]Bile acid pattern [Interpretation] in Urine NarrativeBile Ac Pattern Ur-ImpBile acid patternCHEMInterpretation of Bile acid pattern test result, UrineImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49254-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameBile acid pattern Nar (U) [Interp]
DescriptionBile acid pattern
Short nameBile Ac Pattern Ur-Imp
ComponentBile acid pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleNar
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.21
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Interpretation of Bile acid pattern test result, Urine

Part names

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

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