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LOINC Code 33273-4: 3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/Vol]

33273-4 is a LOINC code used to identify 3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/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 3-Methylglutaconate. 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 3-Methylglutaconate. 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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • 3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
  • 3-Methylglutaconate
  • 3Me-glutaconate; 3-methylglutaconic acid; Chemistry; III; Level; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration

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

3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/Vol]3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma3Me-glutaconate SerPl-sCnc3-MethylglutaconateCHEM3-Methylglutaconate, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33273-4
SystemLOINC
Display name3-Methylglutaconate [Moles/Vol]
Description3-Methylglutaconate
Short name3Me-glutaconate SerPl-sCnc
Component3-Methylglutaconate
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsnmol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

3-Methylglutaconate, Blood

Part names

3-MethylglutaconateSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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