LOINC Code 87434-7: Protein and creatinine panel (U)

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 Protein & 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

• Protein and creatinine panel - Urine
• Protein & creatinine panel
• This panel contains quantitative results for protein and creatinine levels and the ratio of protein to creatinine in urine specimens to check for increased amounts of protein. Testing is performed to evaluate conditions such as renal disease and monoclonal gammopathy.
• Chemistry; CR; Crea; Creat; Creat Pnl; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; PR; Prot; Protein + creat Pnl; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; UA; UCr; 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.

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