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.

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LOINC Code 50556-0: Urinalysis dipstick panel Auto test strip (U)

Name: LOINC Code 50556-0: Urinalysis dipstick panel Auto test strip (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:34.496Z

50556-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Urinalysis dipstick panel Auto test strip (U) 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 Urinalysis dipstick panel. 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 Urinalysis dipstick panel. 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: Order
Panel type: Panel
Method: Test strip.automated

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Urinalysis dipstick panel - Urine by Automated test strip
Urinalysis dipstick panel
Auto; Automated detection; Dip stick; Dipstick; Elec; Elect; Electr; Pan; PANEL.URINALYSIS; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; UA; UA dipstick Pnl; 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

Urinalysis dipstick panel Auto test strip (U)Urinalysis dipstick panel - Urine by Automated test stripUA dipstick Pnl Ur Strip.autoUrinalysis dipstick panelPANEL.UAUrinalysis dipstick panel, Urine-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50556-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameUrinalysis dipstick panel Auto test strip (U)

DescriptionUrinalysis dipstick panel

Short nameUA dipstick Pnl Ur Strip.auto

ComponentUrinalysis dipstick panel

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

Scale-

MethodTest strip.automated

ClassPANEL.UA

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.22

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Urinalysis dipstick panel, Urine

Part names

Urinalysis dipstick panel-PtUrineTest strip.automatedPoint in time (spot)Test strip automated

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