LOINC Code 79342-2: Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern Nar (U) [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 Urine.

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 Urine Narrative
• Carnitine biosynthesis intermediates pattern
• Narrative interpretation of carnitine biosynthesis findings in urine. 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; Chemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; UA; UR; Urn

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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