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.

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LOINC Code 61058-4: Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 61058-4: Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.898Z

61058-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate Ql (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 Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate. 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 Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate. 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

Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate [Presence] in Urine
Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate
Acetic acid; Alfa; Alpha-phenyl-2-piperidine acetic acid; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Ethanoate; Ethanoic acid; II; Methylphenidate metabolite; Ordinal; Phenylpiperidine acetate; Phenylpiperidine acetic acid; Point in time; PPAA; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Ritalinate; Ritalinic acid; Screen; 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

Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate Ql (U)Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate [Presence] in UrinePPAA Ur QlAlpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetateDRUG/TOXAlpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61058-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate Ql (U)

DescriptionAlpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate

Short namePPAA Ur Ql

ComponentAlpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

ClassDRUG/TOX

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetate, Urine

Part names

Alpha-Phenyl-2-Piperidine acetatePrThrPtUrineOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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