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LOINC Code 50560-2: pH Auto test strip (U)

50560-2 is a LOINC code used to identify pH 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 pH. 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 pH. 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
  • Method: Test strip.automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • pH of Urine by Automated test strip
  • pH
  • Auto; Automated detection; Dip stick; Dipstick; Elec; Elect; Electr; Kidney; Log molar concentration; Nephrology; Point in time; Random; Renal; SmQn; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; 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

pH Auto test strip (U)pH of Urine by Automated test strippH Ur Strip.autopHUApH, UrineLsCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code50560-2
SystemLOINC
Display namepH Auto test strip (U)
DescriptionpH
Short namepH Ur Strip.auto
ComponentpH
PropertyLsCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleSemiQn
MethodTest strip.automated
ClassUA
Example unitspH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.22
Last changed2.75

Consumer names

pH, Urine

Part names

pHLsCncPtUrineSemiQnTest strip.automatedLog molar concentrationPoint in time (spot)Test strip automated

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