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LOINC Code 79340-6: Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]

79340-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp] 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 Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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 [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid Narrative
  • Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern
  • Narrative interpretation of carnitine biosynthesis findings in CSF. The suspected type of carnitine biosynthesis disorder (e.g. X-linked trimethyllysine hydroxylase deficiency) is reported based on the results.
  • Carnitine biosynthesis pattern; Carnitine.total; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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

Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid NarrativeCarnitine biosynthesis pattern CSF-ImpCarnitine biosynthesis intermediates patternCHEMInterpretation of Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern test result, Spinal fluidImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79340-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameCarnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]
DescriptionCarnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern
Short nameCarnitine biosynthesis pattern CSF-Imp
ComponentCarnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)CSF
ScaleNar
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.54
Last changed2.54

Consumer names

Interpretation of Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern test result, Spinal fluid

Part names

Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates patternImpPtCSFNarImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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