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LOINC Code 55958-3: C18:1 (U) [Moles/Vol]

55958-3 is a LOINC code used to identify C18:1 (U) [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 Oleoylcarnitine (C18:1). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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 Oleoylcarnitine (C18:1). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Urine.

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

Oleoylcarnitine (C181) [Moles/volume] in Urine
Oleoylcarnitine (C181)
C181; Chemistry; i; Level; Octadecenoyl carnitine; Octadecenoylcarnitine; Oleoyl carnitine; Oleyl carnitine; Oleylcarnitine; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; UA; UR; Urn

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

C18:1 (U) [Moles/Vol]Oleoylcarnitine (C18:1) [Moles/volume] in UrineOleoylcarn Ur-sCncOleoylcarnitine (C18:1)CHEMC18:1, UrineSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code55958-3
SystemLOINC
Display nameC18:1 (U) [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionOleoylcarnitine (C18:1)
Short nameOleoylcarn Ur-sCnc
ComponentOleoylcarnitine (C18:1)
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Urine
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

C18:1, Urine

Part names

Oleoylcarnitine (C18:1)SCncPtUrineQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)

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