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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 56976-4: Renin upright+1 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 56976-4: Renin upright+1 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:38.265Z

56976-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Renin upright+1 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Mass/Vol] 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 Renin^upright+1H post XXX challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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 Renin^upright+1H post XXX challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

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

Renin [Mass/volume] in Plasma --upright+1 hour post XXX challenge
Renin^upright+1H post XXX challenge
1 hour; 1.0Hr; 1h p chal; 60 min; 60 minutes; 60M; 60min; After; Angiotensin forming enzyme; Angiotensinogenase; Cardio; Cardiology; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; Direct renin; DRC; Endocrine; Endocrinology; Erect; Heart Disease; Kidney; Level; Mass concentration; Nephrology; p chal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; Standing; Upr; upr+1h p chal; Uprt

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

Renin upright+1 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Mass/Vol]Renin [Mass/volume] in Plasma --upright+1 hour post XXX challengeRenin upr+1h p chal Plas-mCncRenin^upright+1H post XXX challengeCHALRenin upright+1 hr after challenge, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56976-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameRenin upright+1 Hr post Unsp challenge (P) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionRenin^upright+1H post XXX challenge

Short nameRenin upr+1h p chal Plas-mCnc

ComponentRenin^upright+1H post XXX challenge

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHAL

Example unitsng/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.42

Consumer names

Renin upright+1 hr after challenge, Blood

Part names

Renin^upright+1H post XXX challengeMCncPtPlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Plasma

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.