LOINC Code 74780-8: CPT1A gene c.1436C>T Molgen Ql (DBS)

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 CPT1A gene.c.1436C>T. 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: Both
• Method: Molgen

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• CPT1A gene c.1436C>T [Presence] in DBS by Molecular genetics method
• CPT1A gene.c.1436C>T
• DNA analysis performed using an allelic discrimination assay for the P479L(c.1436C>T) sequence variant in the Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase (CPT1a) gene.
• Blood; carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A (liver); CPT1; CPT1A c.1436C>T; CPT1-L; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Genetics; Heredity; Heritable; Inherited; L-CPT1; Molecular genetics; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; MOLPATH.MUTATIONS; Ordinal; PCR; Point in time; PR; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; T prime; 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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