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 49269-4: Homovanillate and Creatinine Nar (U) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 49269-4: Homovanillate and Creatinine Nar (U) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:33.939Z

49269-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Homovanillate and Creatinine 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 Homovanillate & Creatinine. 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 Homovanillate & Creatinine. 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

Homovanillate and Creatinine [Interpretation] in Urine Narrative
Homovanillate & Creatinine
3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-phenylacetic acid; Chemistry; CR; Crea; Creat; Homovanilic; Homovanillic acid; HVA; HVA & Creat; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; Tumor marker; UA; UCr; 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

Homovanillate and Creatinine Nar (U) [Interp]Homovanillate and Creatinine [Interpretation] in Urine NarrativeHVA & Creat Ur-ImpHomovanillate & CreatinineCHEMInterpretation of Homovanillate and Creatinine test result, UrineImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code49269-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHomovanillate and Creatinine Nar (U) [Interp]

DescriptionHomovanillate & Creatinine

Short nameHVA & Creat Ur-Imp

ComponentHomovanillate & Creatinine

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 Homovanillate and Creatinine test result, Urine

Part names

Homovanillate & CreatinineImpPtUrineNarHomovanillate and CreatinineImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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