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 74099-3: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin IA.rapid (U) [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 74099-3: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin IA.rapid (U) [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:53.973Z

74099-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin IA.rapid (U) [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 Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. 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 Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. 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
Method: IA.rapid

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin [Mass/volume] in Urine by Rapid immunoassay
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
Assoc; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; IAA; Level; Lipocalin-2; Mass concentration; MEIA; Neut; Neutr; Neutrophils; NGAL; Oncogene 24p3; PMN; PNM; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serology; SUDS; 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

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin IA.rapid (U) [Mass/Vol]Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin [Mass/volume] in Urine by Rapid immunoassayNGAL Ur IA.rapid-mCncNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinSERONeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, UrineMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74099-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin IA.rapid (U) [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin

Short nameNGAL Ur IA.rapid-mCnc

ComponentNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

MethodIA.rapid

ClassSERO

Example unitsng/mL

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.46

Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, Urine

Part names

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinMCncPtUrineQnIA.rapidMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Rapid immunoassay

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