What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 1770-7: Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 1770-7: Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:26.982Z

1770-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [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 Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorption. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorption. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: DISCOURAGED
Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorption
Absorp; Al Carb C14-C26 Abs; Chemistry; Level; Mass concentration; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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

Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/Vol]Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaAl Carb C14-C26 Abs SerPl-mCncAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorptionCHEMAliphatic Carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code1770-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameAliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption [Mass/Vol]

DescriptionAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorption

Short nameAl Carb C14-C26 Abs SerPl-mCnc

ComponentAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorption

PropertyMCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

StatusDISCOURAGED

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0

Last changed2.44

Consumer names

Aliphatic Carboxylate, C14-C26.absorption, Blood

Part names

Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.absorptionMCncPtSer/PlasQnAliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.absorptionMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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