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LOINC Code 104681-2: 1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0) (RBC) [Mass/Vol]

104681-2 is a LOINC code used to identify 1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0) (RBC) [Mass/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 1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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 1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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

1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 160) [Mass/volume] in Red Blood Cells
1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane
Chemistry; dimethyl acetal palmitic; DMA 160; DMA C16:0; Erythrocytes; i; Level; Mass concentration; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles

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

1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0) (RBC) [Mass/Vol]1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0) [Mass/volume] in Red Blood CellsDMA 16:0 RBC-mCnc1,1-DimethoxyhexadecaneCHEM1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0), Red blood cellsMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104681-2
SystemLOINC
Display name1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0) (RBC) [Mass/Vol]
Description1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane
Short nameDMA 16:0 RBC-mCnc
Component1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsug/mL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Consumer names

1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0), Red blood cells

Part names

1,1-DimethoxyhexadecaneMCncPtRBCQn1,1-Dimethoxyhexadecane (DMA 16:0)Mass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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