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LOINC Code 33472-2: Acylcarnitine pattern (U) [Interp]

33472-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Acylcarnitine pattern (U) [Interp] 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 Acylcarnitine pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Acylcarnitine pattern. 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: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Acylcarnitine pattern [Interpretation] in Urine
  • Acylcarnitine pattern
  • Acyl carnitine; Acylcarni; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Point in time; 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

Acylcarnitine pattern (U) [Interp]Acylcarnitine pattern [Interpretation] in UrineAcylcarnitine pattern Ur-ImpAcylcarnitine patternCHEMAcylcarnitine pattern, UrineImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code33472-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameAcylcarnitine pattern (U) [Interp]
DescriptionAcylcarnitine pattern
Short nameAcylcarnitine pattern Ur-Imp
ComponentAcylcarnitine pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
ScaleNom
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.09
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Acylcarnitine pattern, Urine

Part names

Acylcarnitine patternImpPtUrineNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)

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