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LOINC Code 85097-4: Meta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel (U)

85097-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Meta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel (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 Meta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & Creatinine panel. 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 & Creatinine panel. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Meta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel - Urine
Meta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & Creatinine panel
This panel includes results for the three isomers of methylhippuric acidmeta-, ortho-, and para-methylhippurate. Their concentration levels in urine as well as the ratios to creatinine are measured to monitor occupational exposure to xylene, a hydrocarbon commonly used as a solvent. [PMID: 8689499]
3-methlhippurate; 4-methylhippurate; CR; Crea; Creat; Creat Pnl; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; m+o+p-Methylhippurate; Methylhippurates + creat Pnl; Methylhippuric acid; m-methlhippurate; m-Methylhippurate; o-Methylhippurate; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Para methylhippuric acid; p-methylhippurate; Pnl; Point in time; Random; UA; UCr; 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 and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel (U)Meta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel - UrineMethylhippurates + creat Pnl UrMeta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & Creatinine panelPANEL.DRUG/TOXMeta methylhippurate and Ortho methylhippurate and Para methylhippurate and Creatinine panel, Urine-

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85097-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameMeta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panel (U)
DescriptionMeta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & Creatinine panel
Short nameMethylhippurates + creat Pnl Ur
ComponentMeta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & Creatinine panel
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
Scale-
ClassPANEL.DRUG/TOX
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.58
Last changed2.58

Consumer names

Meta methylhippurate and Ortho methylhippurate and Para methylhippurate and Creatinine panel, Urine

Part names

Meta methylhippurate & ortho methylhippurate & para methylhippurate & creatinine panel-PtUrineMeta methylhippurate and ortho methylhippurate and para methylhippurate and creatinine panelPoint in time (spot)

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