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LOINC Code 35174-2: DHA [Moles/Vol]

35174-2 is a LOINC code used to identify DHA [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 Docosahexaenoate. 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 Docosahexaenoate. 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

Docosahexaenoate (C226w3) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Docosahexaenoate
C226w3; Cervonate; Cervonic acid; Chemistry; DHA; Docosahexaenoic 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.

Common synonyms

DHA [Moles/Vol]Docosahexaenoate (C22:6w3) [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaDHA SerPl-sCncDocosahexaenoateCHEMDHA, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35174-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameDHA [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionDocosahexaenoate
Short nameDHA SerPl-sCnc
ComponentDocosahexaenoate
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

DHA, Blood

Part names

DocosahexaenoateSCncPtSer/PlasQnDocosahexaenoate (C22:6w3)Substance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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