79339-8

LOINC Code


LOINC code79339-8
name
descriptionThe carnitine biosynthesis intermediates panel in DBS is performed for the diagnosis of carnitine biosynthesis disorders, including X-linked trimethyllysine hydroxylase (TMLHE) deficiency, a disorder of carnitine metabolism that is associated with autism.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentCarnitine biosynthesis intermediates 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.
systemBld.dot  =  Blood filter paper
scaleNar  =  Narrative:  Text narrative, such as the description of a microscopic part of a surgical papule test.
method

Additional Names

short nameBlood; Carnitine biosynthesis pattern; Carnitine.total; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Random; Report; WB; Whole blood

Basic Attributes

classCHEM
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationCarnitine biosy

Member of these Panels

79284-6

History/Usage

first released
last updated2.54
last change typeADD  - added

Related Names



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