79327-3

LOINC Code


LOINC code79327-3
name
descriptionUsed to report the pattern of sterols (e.g. desmosterol, lathosterol, campesterol, and sitosterol) in serum or plasma for diagnosis of cholesterol biosynthesis disorders, such as desmosterolosis (desmosterol reductase deficiency) and sitosterolemia.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentSterols pattern
propertyImp  =  Impression/interpretation of study
timePt  =  Point in time:  To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
systemSer/Plas
    Ser  =  Serum
    Plas  =  Plasma
scaleNar  =  Narrative:  Text narrative, such as the description of a microscopic part of a surgical papule test.
method

Additional Names

short nameChemistry; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; Report; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

Basic Attributes

classCHEM
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationSterols pattern

History/Usage

first released
last updated2.54
last change typeADD  - added

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