LOINC Code 46750-6: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric Acidemias/Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency (DBS) [Interp]

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 2-Methyl-3-Hydroxybutyric acidemias &or beta ketothiolase deficiency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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: DISCOURAGED
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• 2-methyl-3-hydroxybutyric Acidemias/Beta-Ketothiolase Deficiency newborn screen interpretation
• 2-Methyl-3-Hydroxybutyric acidemias &or beta ketothiolase deficiency
• 2Me3OH-Butyr Acidemias/BKT; B; BKT; Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; II; III; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood

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.

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