LOINC Code 74730-3: Oligosaccharides pattern Nar (24H U) [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 Oligosaccharides pattern. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Oligosaccharides pattern [Interpretation] in 24 hour Urine Narrative
• Oligosaccharides pattern
• Overall interpretation of oligosaccharides present in urine. Abnormal urinary oligosaccharide excretion occurs in patients with oligosaccharidosis (fucosidosis, alpha and beta manosidosis, and sialidosis). Patients suspected of having oligosaccharidosis can be screened by methods such as thin-layer chromatography to determine the oligosaccharide pattern. Results for diagnosis and to guide further testing.
• 1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Oligosaccharide Pattern; Oligosaccharidoses; Report; 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.

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