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LOINC Code 74529-9: C6:1-DC [Moles/Vol]

74529-9 is a LOINC code used to identify C6:1-DC [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 Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 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 Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C61-DC) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C61-DC)
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A lyase deficiency; 3-methylglutarylcarnitine; Chemistry; i; Level; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; 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

C6:1-DC [Moles/Vol]Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC) [Moles/volume] in Serum or PlasmaDicarboxyhexenoylcarn SerPl-sCncDicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC)CHEMC6:1-DC, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74529-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameC6:1-DC [Moles/Vol]
DescriptionDicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC)
Short nameDicarboxyhexenoylcarn SerPl-sCnc
ComponentDicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC)
PropertySCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsumol/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.48

Consumer names

C6:1-DC, Blood

Part names

Dicarboxyhexenoylcarnitine (C6:1-DC)SCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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