What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 34523-1: Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass]

Name: LOINC Code 34523-1: Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

34523-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass] 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 Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type WBC.

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 Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase. It is commonly used with the system or sample type WBC.

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

Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase [Enzymatic activity/mass] in Leukocytes
Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase
Butanedioate; Butanedioic acid; Catalytic Content; Chemistry; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; Leukocytes; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SSAD; SSADH; Succinic acid; WBCs; White blood cells

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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass] (34523-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass]Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase [Enzymatic activity/mass] in LeukocytesSSADH WBC-cCntSuccinate semialdehyde dehydrogenaseCHEMSuccinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase, White blood cellsCCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code34523-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameSuccinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase (WBC) [Catalytic activity/Mass]

DescriptionSuccinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase

Short nameSSADH WBC-cCnt

ComponentSuccinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase

PropertyCCnt

TimingPt

System (specimen)WBC

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitspmol/min/mg protein

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.10

Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase, White blood cells

Part names

Succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenaseCCntPtWBCQnCatalytic ContentPoint in time (spot)White blood cells

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