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LOINC Code 2564-3: Linoleate (C18:2w6) [Mass/Vol]

2564-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Linoleate (C18:2w6) [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 Linoleate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 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 Linoleate. 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

Linoleate (C182w6) [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Linoleate
C182w6; Chemistry; cis-9, cis-12-octadecadienoate; cis-9, cis-12-octadecadienoic acid; Level; Linoleic acid; 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

Linoleate (C18:2w6) [Mass/Vol]Linoleate (C18:2w6) [Mass/volume] in Serum or PlasmaLinoleate SerPl-mCncLinoleateCHEMLinoleate (C18:2w6), BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code2564-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameLinoleate (C18:2w6) [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionLinoleate
Short nameLinoleate SerPl-mCnc
ComponentLinoleate
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

Linoleate (C18:2w6), Blood

Part names

LinoleateMCncPtSer/PlasQnLinoleate (C18:2w6)Mass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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