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LOINC Code 72224-9: Pathologic casts Auto Ql (U)

72224-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Pathologic casts Auto 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 Pathologic casts. 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 Pathologic casts. 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: Observation
  • Method: Automated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Pathologic casts [Presence] in Urine by Automated
  • Pathologic casts
  • Auto; Automated detection; Cast; Elec; Elect; Electr; Kidney; Nephrology; Ordinal; Path; Path casts; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Renal; Screen; UA; UR; URINALYSIS; 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

Pathologic casts Auto Ql (U)Pathologic casts [Presence] in Urine by AutomatedPath casts Ur Ql AutoPathologic castsUAPathologic casts, UrinePrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code72224-9
SystemLOINC
Display namePathologic casts Auto Ql (U)
DescriptionPathologic casts
Short namePath casts Ur Ql Auto
ComponentPathologic casts
PropertyPrThr
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleOrd
MethodAutomated
ClassUA
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.42
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Pathologic casts, Urine

Part names

Pathologic castsPrThrPtUrineOrdAutomatedPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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