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LOINC Code 79613-6: R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]

79613-6 is a LOINC code used to identify R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine 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 R- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine 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 R- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine 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

  • R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid Narrative
  • R- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine pattern
  • 3-aminoisobutyrate; 3-aminoisobutyric acid; B; B-AIB; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Dextro; Esoteric; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Left; Levo; Levo-serine; Narrative; Point in time; R- + S-BAIB + D- + L-ser patt; R prime; Random; Report; Right; S prime; S-B-AIB; Ser; 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

R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern [Interpretation] in Cerebral spinal fluid NarrativeR- + S-BAIB + D- + L-ser patt CSF-ImpR- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine patternCHEMInterpretation of R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern test result, Spinal fluidImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code79613-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameR- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern Nar (CSF) [Interp]
DescriptionR- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine pattern
Short nameR- + S-BAIB + D- + L-ser patt CSF-Imp
ComponentR- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine 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 changed2.56

Consumer names

Interpretation of R- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine pattern test result, Spinal fluid

Part names

R- & S-beta aminoisobutyrate & D- & L-serine patternImpPtCSFNarR- and S-beta aminoisobutyrate and D- and L-serine patternImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Cerebral spinal fluid

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