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LOINC Code 90908-5: EPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk Ql (Bld) [Interp]

90908-5 is a LOINC code used to identify EPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk Ql (Bld) [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 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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 Eicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

Eicosapentaenoate (C205w3)+Docosapentaenate (C22:5w3)+Docosahexaenoate (C22:6w3)/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk [Interpretation] in Blood Qualitative
Eicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk
Risk of sudden death due to cardiovascular disease based on the % of EPA+DPA+DHA out of total fatty acids C14-C22. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the submitter's OmegaCheck test performed at the Cleveland Heart Lab. Note that a similar LOINC exists for the risk of cardiovascular disease based on % of EPA+DHA out of total fatty acids C14-C24 [LOINC88999-8].
Acd; Acid; Blood; C205w3; C22:5w3; C22:6w3; Cervonate; Cervonic acid; Chemistry; DHA; Docosahexaenoic acid; Docosapentaenic acid; DPA; Eicosapentaenoic acid; EPA; EPA+DPA+DHA; Fatty acid; Icosapentaenoate; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Lipid; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; Timnodonate; Timnodonic Acid; WB; Whole blood

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

EPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk Ql (Bld) [Interp]Eicosapentaenoate (C20:5w3)+Docosapentaenate (C22:5w3)+Docosahexaenoate (C22:6w3)/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk [Interpretation] in Blood QualitativeEPA+DPA+DHA/FA.C14-C22 risk Bld ImpEicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 riskCHEMEPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty Acids.C14-C22 Risk, BloodImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code90908-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameEPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk Ql (Bld) [Interp]
DescriptionEicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk
Short nameEPA+DPA+DHA/FA.C14-C22 risk Bld Imp
ComponentEicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 risk
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Bld
ScaleOrd
ClassCHEM
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.65
Last changed2.65

Consumer names

EPA+DPA+DHA/Fatty Acids.C14-C22 Risk, Blood

Part names

Eicosapentaenoate+Docosapentaenate w3+Docosahexaenoate/Fatty acids.C14-C22 riskImpPtBldOrdImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Blood

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