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LOINC Code 74608-1: C12 (Fibroblast) [Catalytic activity/Mass]

74608-1 is a LOINC code used to identify C12 (Fibroblast) [Catalytic activity/Mass] 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 Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Fibroblasts.

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 Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12). It is commonly used with the system or sample type Fibroblasts.

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: DISCOURAGED
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12) [Enzymatic activity/mass] in Fibroblast
  • Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12)
  • C12; Catalytic Content; Chemistry; Fib; Fibr; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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 (Fibroblast) [Catalytic activity/Mass]Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12) [Enzymatic activity/mass] in FibroblastDodecanoylcarn Fib-cCntDodecanoylcarnitine (C12)CHEMC12, FibroblastCCnt

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74608-1
SystemLOINC
Display nameC12 (Fibroblast) [Catalytic activity/Mass]
DescriptionDodecanoylcarnitine (C12)
Short nameDodecanoylcarn Fib-cCnt
ComponentDodecanoylcarnitine (C12)
PropertyCCnt
TimingPt
System (specimen)Fibroblasts
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitspmol/72 H/mg protein
StatusDISCOURAGED
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.50

Consumer names

C12, Fibroblast

Part names

Dodecanoylcarnitine (C12)CCntPtFibroblastsQnCatalytic ContentPoint in time (spot)Fibroblast

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