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 85269-9: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (DBS) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 85269-9: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (DBS) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:13.315Z

85269-9 is a LOINC code used to identify X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (DBS) [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 X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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 X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy newborn screen interpretation
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Gyn; Gynecology; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Point in time; Random; WB; Whole blood; X-ALD

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

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (DBS) [Interp]X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy newborn screen interpretationX-ALD DBS-ImpX-linked adrenoleukodystrophyCHEMX-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, Dried blood spotImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code85269-9

SystemLOINC

Display nameX-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (DBS) [Interp]

DescriptionX-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

Short nameX-ALD DBS-Imp

ComponentX-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld.dot

ScaleNom

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.58

Last changed2.58

Consumer names

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, Dried blood spot

Part names

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophyImpPtBld.dotNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)DBS

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