What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 81014-3: Alpha linolenate intake 24 hour Measured

Name: LOINC Code 81014-3: Alpha linolenate intake 24 hour Measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:03.794Z

81014-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Alpha linolenate intake 24 hour Measured 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 Alpha linolenate intake. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Alpha linolenate intake. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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
Method: Measured

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Alpha linolenate intake 24 hour Measured

Alpha linolenate intake

The amount of alpha-linolenic acid (α-linolenic acid) consumed in 24 hours by the patient, from all sources including food, beverages, supplements, and via enteral and parenteral routes, as measured in a study. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.

1 day; 24 hours; 24HR; ALA; Alfa; A-Linolenate; A-linolenate intake; Alpha linolenic acid; C183w3; Diet; Dietetics; Mass Rate; mRate; Nutrition; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative

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

Alpha linolenate intake 24 hour MeasuredA-linolenate intake 24h MeasuredAlpha linolenate intakeNUTRITION&DIETETICSMRat24H^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code81014-3

SystemLOINC

Display nameAlpha linolenate intake 24 hour Measured

DescriptionAlpha linolenate intake

Short nameA-linolenate intake 24h Measured

ComponentAlpha linolenate intake

PropertyMRat

Timing24H

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleQn

MethodMeasured

ClassNUTRITION&DIETETICS

Example unitsmg/24 H

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.56

Last changed2.56

Part names

Alpha linolenate intakeMRat24H^PatientQnMeasuredMass Rate24 hours

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