LOINC Code 33359-1: Branched chain keto-acid dehydrogenase complex Nom (Bld)

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 Branched chain keto-acid dehydrogenase complex. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Branched chain keto-acid dehydrogenase complex [Identifier] in Blood
• Branched chain keto-acid dehydrogenase complex
• BCKAD is a multienzyme complex which catalyzes the oxidative decarboxylation of the a-keto acids derived from leucine, isoleucine and valine.
• Acd; Acids; BCKAD; BCKADH; BCKDC; BCKDH; Blood; Branch chain ketoaciduria; Chains; Chemistry; Chn; Compx; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; Identity or presence; Maple syrup urine disease; MSUD; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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.

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