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LOINC Code 79344-8: Pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern Nar [Interp]

79344-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern Nar [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 Pyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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 Pyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine pattern. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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

  • Pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma Narrative
  • Pyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine pattern
  • Narrative interpretation of results for pyridoxalphosphate, pyridoxal and pyridoxine levels in serum or plasma. Primary and secondary shortages of pyridoxaphosphate are associated with epilepsy.
  • C8H10NO6P; C8H11NO3; C8H9NO3; Chemistry; Codecarboxylase; i Phos; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Inorganic phosphate; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Phos; Phosphate total; Phosphorous; Phosphorus; Phosphrous; Pi; Pl; Plasma; PLP; PLP + PL + Vit B6 pattern; Plsm; PO4; Point in time; Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate; Pyridoxaldehyde; Pyridoxol; Random; Report; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Vit B6; Vit B6 coenzyme; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B6 coenzyme; Vitamin B6 hydrochloride

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

Pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern Nar [Interp]Pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern [Interpretation] in Serum or Plasma NarrativePLP + PL + Vit B6 pattern SerPl-ImpPyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine patternCHEMInterpretation of Pyridoxal Phosphate and Pyridoxal and Pyridoxine Pattern test result, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79344-8
SystemLOINC
Display namePyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine pattern Nar [Interp]
DescriptionPyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine pattern
Short namePLP + PL + Vit B6 pattern SerPl-Imp
ComponentPyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine pattern
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
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 Pyridoxal Phosphate and Pyridoxal and Pyridoxine Pattern test result, Blood

Part names

Pyridoxal phosphate & pyridoxal & pyridoxine patternImpPtSer/PlasNarPyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxal and pyridoxine patternImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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