LOINC Code 79339-8: Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (DBS) [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 Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern. 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: Observation

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern newborn screen interpretation
• Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern
• The carnitine biosynthesis intermediates panel in DBS is performed for the diagnosis of carnitine biosynthesis disorders, including X-linked trimethyllysine hydroxylase (TMLHE) deficiency, a disorder of carnitine metabolism that is associated with autism.
• Blood; Carnitine biosynthesis pattern; Carnitine.total; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; 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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