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LOINC Code 26757-5: C0 Qn (U)

26757-5 is a LOINC code used to identify C0 Qn (U) 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 Carnitine.free (C0). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Carnitine.free (C0). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Carnitine free (C0) [Units/volume] in Urine
  • Carnitine.free (C0)
  • Arbitrary concentration; C0; Carnitine Free; Carnitine.total; Chemistry; FC; FR; Non-protein bound; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

C0 Qn (U)Carnitine free (C0) [Units/volume] in UrineCarnitine Free Ur-aCncCarnitine.free (C0)CHEMC0, UrineACnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code26757-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameC0 Qn (U)
DescriptionCarnitine.free (C0)
Short nameCarnitine Free Ur-aCnc
ComponentCarnitine.free (C0)
PropertyACnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
StatusDISCOURAGED
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.00
Last changed2.69

Consumer names

C0, Urine

Part names

Carnitine.free (C0)ACncPtUrineQnCarnitine free (C0)Arbitrary ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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