What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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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 63553-2: Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside Ql (U)

Name: LOINC Code 63553-2: Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside Ql (U)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

63553-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside 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 Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside. 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 Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside. 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

Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside [Presence] in Urine
Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside
Chemistry; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; SAICAR; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside Ql (U) (63553-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside Ql (U)Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside [Presence] in UrineSAICAR Ur QlSuccinylaminoimidazole carboxamide ribosideCHEMSuccinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code63553-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameSuccinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside Ql (U)

DescriptionSuccinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside

Short nameSAICAR Ur Ql

ComponentSuccinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleOrd

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside, Urine

Part names

Succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide ribosidePrThrPtUrineOrdPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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