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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 35171-8: Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 35171-8: Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

35171-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [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 Homo-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 Homo-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

Homo-gamma Linolenate (C203w6) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

Homo-gamma linolenate

8,11,14 Eicosatrienoic acid; C183w6; C20:3w6; Chemistry; DHGLA; dihomo-g-linolenic acid; Eicosatrienoate; Gamma linolenic acid; Gamoleic acid; G-Linolenate; Homo-G Linolenate; Homo-gamma linolenic acid; 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.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/Vol] (35171-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/Vol]Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaHomo-G Linolenate SerPl-sCncHomo-gamma linolenateCHEMHomo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6), BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35171-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameHomo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6) [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionHomo-gamma linolenate

Short nameHomo-G Linolenate SerPl-sCnc

ComponentHomo-gamma 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

Homo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6), Blood

Part names

Homo-gamma linolenateSCncPtSer/PlasQnHomo-gamma Linolenate (C20:3w6)Substance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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