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LOINC Code 55854-4: C12-DC (Amn fld) [Moles/Vol]

55854-4 is a LOINC code used to identify C12-DC (Amn fld) [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 Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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 Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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

  • Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC) [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid
  • Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC)
  • AF; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; C12DC; C12-DC; Chemistry; Level; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; 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

C12-DC (Amn fld) [Moles/Vol]Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC) [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluidDicarboxydodecanoylcarn Amn-sCncDicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC)CHEMC12-DC, Amniotic fluidSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55854-4
SystemLOINC
Display nameC12-DC (Amn fld) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionDicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC)
Short nameDicarboxydodecanoylcarn Amn-sCnc
ComponentDicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC)
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Amnio fld
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsumol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

C12-DC, Amniotic fluid

Part names

Dicarboxydodecanoylcarnitine (C12-DC)SCncPtAmnio fldQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Amniotic fluid

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