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LOINC Code 108656-0: Fatty acids (Stl) [Measurement]

108656-0 is a LOINC code used to identify Fatty acids (Stl) [Measurement] 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 Fatty acids. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Fatty acids. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Fatty acids [Measurement] in Stool
Fatty acids
This term is intended to collate similar measurements for the LOINC SNOMED CT Collaboration in an ontological view. Additionally, it can be used to communicate a laboratory order, either alone or in combination with specimen or other information in the order. It may NOT be used to report back the measured patient value. [https//lo.inc/ce2mb6]
Acd; Acid; Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fatty acid; Fecal; Feces; Lab orders; Lipid; Msmt; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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

Fatty acids (Stl) [Measurement]Fatty acids [Measurement] in StoolFA Msmt StlFatty acidsLABORDERS.ONTOLOGYFatty acids, Stool{Measurement}

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code108656-0
SystemLOINC
Display nameFatty acids (Stl) [Measurement]
DescriptionFatty acids
Short nameFA Msmt Stl
ComponentFatty acids
Property{Measurement}
Timing-
System (specimen)Stool
Scale-
ClassLABORDERS.ONTOLOGY
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.81
Last changed2.81

Consumer names

Fatty acids, Stool

Part names

Fatty acids{Measurement}-StoolMeasurement

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