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LOINC Code 94840-6: Chloride (U fetus) [Moles/Vol]

94840-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Chloride (U fetus) [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 Chloride. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine^Fetus.

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 Chloride. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine^Fetus.

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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Chloride [Moles/volume] in Urine from Fetus
Chloride
Fetal urine analysis for various biochemicals can indicate abnormalities in renal function prior to birth. Testing performed in the early stages of development can help catch early warning signs of renal issues that could potentially be corrected or help make decisions for the unborn child's care.[PMID1547172][PMID: 25412852] Urine is collected while the fetus is in utero by vesicostomy or fetal cystoscopy. Results are stored in the mother's chart and distinctive from the mother's results.
Chemistry; Cl; Cl-; Fetal; Kidney; Level; Nephrology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Renal; Substance Concentration; 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

Chloride (U fetus) [Moles/Vol]Chloride [Moles/volume] in Urine from FetusChloride Ur Fetus-sCncChlorideCHEMFetal ChlorideSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code94840-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameChloride (U fetus) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionChloride
Short nameChloride Ur Fetus-sCnc
ComponentChloride
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine^Fetus
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsmmol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.68
Last changed2.68

Consumer names

Fetal Chloride

Part names

ChlorideSCncPtUrine^FetusQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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