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LOINC Code 50016-5: Sugar Nom (Dose)

50016-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Sugar Nom (Dose) 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 Sugar. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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 Sugar. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Dose.

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

  • Sugar [Type] of Dose
  • Sugar
  • Type of sugar administered for the Hydrogen Breath Test
  • Dose med or substance; DRUG DOSES; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Typ

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

Sugar Nom (Dose)Sugar [Type] of DoseSugar DoseSugarDRUGDOSETypePt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50016-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameSugar Nom (Dose)
DescriptionSugar
Short nameSugar Dose
ComponentSugar
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Dose
ScaleNom
ClassDRUGDOSE
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.22
Last changed2.22

Consumer names

Sugar dose

Part names

SugarTypePtDoseNomPoint in time (spot)

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