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LOINC Code 53561-7: LDH/Creatinine (U) [Ratio]

53561-7 is a LOINC code used to identify LDH/Creatinine (U) [Ratio] 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 Lactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Lactate dehydrogenase/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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Lactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine [Ratio] in Urine
  • Lactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine
  • 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-propionate; 2-hydroxy-propionic acid; Chemistry; CR; Crea; Creat; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; L.D.H; Lact; Lactic acid; Lactic acid dehydrogenase; LD; LDH; L-lactate; L-lactate dehydrogenase; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ratios; Rto; 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

LDH/Creatinine (U) [Ratio]Lactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine [Ratio] in UrineLDH/Creat Ur-RtoLactate dehydrogenase/CreatinineCHEMLactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)/Creatinine, UrineRatio

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code53561-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameLDH/Creatinine (U) [Ratio]
DescriptionLactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine
Short nameLDH/Creat Ur-Rto
ComponentLactate dehydrogenase/Creatinine
PropertyRatio
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsU/g creatinine
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.26
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)/Creatinine, Urine

Part names

Lactate dehydrogenase/CreatinineRatioPtUrineQnPoint in time (spot)

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