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.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 57732-0: Osmolality spec 3 (U) [Osmolality]

Name: LOINC Code 57732-0: Osmolality spec 3 (U) [Osmolality]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:38.757Z

57732-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Osmolality spec 3 (U) [Osmolality] 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 Osmolality^3rd specimen. 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 Osmolality^3rd specimen. 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

Osmolality of Urine--3rd specimen
Osmolality^3rd specimen
Chemistry; Osmo; Osmol; Osmolality; osmolarity; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; sp3; Spec; UA; 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

Osmolality spec 3 (U) [Osmolality]Osmolality of Urine--3rd specimenOsmolality sp3 UrOsmolality^3rd specimenCHEMOsmolality specimen 3, UrineOsmol

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code57732-0

SystemLOINC

Display nameOsmolality spec 3 (U) [Osmolality]

DescriptionOsmolality^3rd specimen

Short nameOsmolality sp3 Ur

ComponentOsmolality^3rd specimen

PropertyOsmol

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmOsm/kg

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Osmolality specimen 3, Urine

Part names

Osmolality^3rd specimenOsmolPtUrineQnOsmolalityPoint in time (spot)

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