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 81199-2: Beta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass]

Name: LOINC Code 81199-2: Beta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

81199-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Beta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass] 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 Beta-ureidopropionase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Liver.

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 Beta-ureidopropionase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Liver.

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

Beta-ureidopropionase [Enzymatic activity/mass] in Liver
Beta-ureidopropionase
B; Beta-alanine synthase; Beta-ureidopropionase deficiency; BUP-1; BUPD; Catalytic Content; Chemistry; Esoteric; Hepar; Hepatic; N-carbamoyl-beta-alanine amidohydrolase; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 Beta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass] (81199-2)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Beta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass]Beta-ureidopropionase [Enzymatic activity/mass] in LiverBeta-ureidopropionase Liver-cCntBeta-ureidopropionaseCHEMBeta-ureidopropionase, LiverCCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81199-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameBeta-ureidopropionase (Liver) [Catalytic activity/Mass]

DescriptionBeta-ureidopropionase

Short nameBeta-ureidopropionase Liver-cCnt

ComponentBeta-ureidopropionase

PropertyCCnt

TimingPt

System (specimen)Liver

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsnmol/H/mg protein

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Beta-ureidopropionase, Liver

Part names

Beta-ureidopropionaseCCntPtLiverQnCatalytic ContentPoint in time (spot)

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