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LOINC Code 35163-5: Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [Moles/Vol]

35163-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [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 Gamma linolenate. 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 Gamma linolenate. 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

Gamma Linolenate (C183w6) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Gamma linolenate
C183w6; Chemistry; Gamma linolenic acid; Gamoleic acid; G-Linolenate; 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

Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [Moles/Vol]Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaG-Linolenate SerPl-sCncGamma linolenateCHEMGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6), BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35163-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionGamma linolenate
Short nameG-Linolenate SerPl-sCnc
ComponentGamma linolenate
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsumol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.11
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6), Blood

Part names

Gamma linolenateSCncPtSer/PlasQnGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6)Substance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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