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 55828-8: Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl)

Name: LOINC Code 55828-8: Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

55828-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl) 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 Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.esters. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.esters. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters [Presence] in Stool
Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.esters
Al Carb C14-C26 Ester; Bowel movement; Chemistry; Ester; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Ordinal; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Stl; Stool = Fecal

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 Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl) (55828-8)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl)Aliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters [Presence] in StoolAl Carb C14-C26 Ester Stl QlAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.estersCHEMAliphatic Carboxylate, C14-C26.esters, StoolPrThr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55828-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameAliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.esters Ql (Stl)

DescriptionAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.esters

Short nameAl Carb C14-C26 Ester Stl Ql

ComponentAliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.esters

PropertyPrThr

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool

ScaleOrd

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.29

Last changed2.56

Consumer names

Aliphatic Carboxylate, C14-C26.esters, Stool

Part names

Aliphatic carboxylate C14-C26.estersPrThrPtStoolOrdAliphatic carboxylate, C14-C26.estersPresence or ThresholdPoint in time (spot)

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