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LOINC Code 75119-8: Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) (RBC) [Entitic substance]

75119-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) (RBC) [Entitic substance] 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 Gamma linolenate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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 Gamma linolenate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type RBC.

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

Gamma Linolenate (C183w6) [Entitic substance] in Red Blood Cells
Gamma linolenate
C183w6; Chemistry; Entitic substance; Erythrocytes; Gamma linolenic acid; Gamoleic acid; G-Linolenate; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Red blood cells; Red blood corpusles

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

Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) (RBC) [Entitic substance]Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) [Entitic substance] in Red Blood CellsG-Linolenate EntSub RBCGamma linolenateCHEMGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6), Red blood cellsEntSub

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code75119-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6) (RBC) [Entitic substance]
DescriptionGamma linolenate
Short nameG-Linolenate EntSub RBC
ComponentGamma linolenate
PropertyEntSub
TimingPt
System (specimen)RBC
ScaleQn
ClassCHEM
Example unitsumol/10*6 RBC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.52

Consumer names

Gamma Linolenate (C18:3w6), Red blood cells

Part names

Gamma linolenateEntSubPtRBCQnGamma Linolenate (C18:3w6)Entitic substancePoint in time (spot)Red Blood Cells

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