LOINC Code 73701-5: Multiple carboxylase deficiency (MCD) (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 Multiple carboxylase 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: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Multiple carboxylase deficiency (MCD) newborn screen interpretation
• Multiple carboxylase deficiency
• Multiple carboxylase deficiency (MCD), also known as holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency, is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to use the vitamin biotin effectively. It is caused by mutations in the HLCS gene and has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. This observation indicates whether the newborn screen was in-range or out-of-range for the analytes related to multiple carboxylase deficiency.
• Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; MCD; Mult; Multi; 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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