LOINC Code 50948-9: Vanillylmandelate and Creatinine Nar (24H U) [Interp]

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 Vanillylmandelate & 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

• Vanillylmandelate and Creatinine [Interpretation] in 24 hour Urine Narrative
• Vanillylmandelate & Creatinine
• 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; 3-methoxy-4-hydroxymandelate; 3-methyl,4-hydroxy mandelate; 3-methyl,4-oh mandelic acid; Catecholamine metabolite; Chemistry; CR; Crea; Creat; HMMA; Hydroxy-methoxy-mandelate; Hydroxy-methoxy-mandelic acid; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; MHMA; Narrative; Report; Tumor marker; UA; UCr; UR; Urn; Vanillylmandelic acid; Vanilmandelate; VMA; VMA & Creat

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.

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