LOINC Code 79302-6: D- and L-2-hydroxyglutarate pattern Nar (Amn fld) [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 D- & L-2-hydroxyglutarate pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Amnio fld.

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

• D- and L-2-hydroxyglutarate pattern [Interpretation] in Amniotic fluid Narrative
• D- & L-2-hydroxyglutarate pattern
• Narrative interpretation of results for D-2-hydroxyglutarate (D-2-HG) and L-2-hydroxyglutarate (L-2-HG) in amniotic fluid, including whether the results are consistent with D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria, L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria or D,L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria.
• 2-hydroxy-glutarate; 2-hydroxyglutaric acid; 2OH-gluterate; AF; alpha-Hydroxyglutarate; alpha-Hydroxyglutaric acid; Amn; Amn fl; Amnio; Amniotic flu; Amniotic fluid; Chemistry; D2HG + L2HG pattern; Dextro; Hydroxyglutaric aciduria; II; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; L2HG; L-2-HG; L2HGA; L-2-HGA; Left; Levo; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report

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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