LOINC Code 92760-8: 7-Alpha,12-alpha dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one (DBS) [Moles/Vol]

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 7-Alpha,12-alpha dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one. 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

• 7-Alpha,12-alpha dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one [Moles/volume] in DBS
• 7-Alpha,12-alpha dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one
• 7a,12a-dihydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one; 7a12aDiOHchol4en3one; 7-alpha,12-alpha-dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one; 7alpha,12alpha-Dihydroxycholest-4-en-3-one; Alfa; Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; III; Level; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration; 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.

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