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 82889-7: Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate (U) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 82889-7: Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate (U) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:08.166Z

82889-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate (U) [Moles/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 Meta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurate. 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 Meta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurate. 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

Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate [Moles/volume] in Urine
Meta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurate
3-methlhippurate; 4-methylhippurate; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Esoteric; Level; m+o+p-Methylhippurate; Methylhippuric acid; m-methlhippurate; m-Methylhippurate; o-Methylhippurate; Para methylhippuric acid; p-methylhippurate; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; UA; UR; Urn; Xylene metabolite

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

Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate (U) [Moles/Vol]Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate [Moles/volume] in Urinem+o+p-Methylhippurate Ur-sCncMeta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurateDRUG/TOXMeta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate, UrineSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code82889-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameMeta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate (U) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionMeta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurate

Short namem+o+p-Methylhippurate Ur-sCnc

ComponentMeta methylhippurate+ortho methylhippurate+para methylhippurate

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Urine

ScaleQn

ClassDRUG/TOX

Example unitsumol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurate, Urine

Part names

Meta methylhippurate+Ortho methylhippurate+Para methylhippurateSCncPtUrineQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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