17866-5
LaboratoryCarnitine/Creatinine [Ratio] in Urine
Definition
"Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Carnitine/Creatinine
Property
Ratio
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Carnitine/Creat Ur-Rto
Display Name
Carnitine/Creatinine (U) [Ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 17866-5?
LOINC code 17866-5 identifies "Carnitine/Creatinine [Ratio] in Urine". "Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.
What does 17866-5 measure?
This code measures Carnitine/Creatinine in Urine. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.