26788-0
LaboratoryCarnitine [Units/mass] in Tissue
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
Property
ACnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Carnitine Tiss-aCnt
Display Name
Carnitine (Tiss) [Units/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 26788-0?
LOINC code 26788-0 identifies "Carnitine [Units/mass] in Tissue". "Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.
What does 26788-0 measure?
This code measures Carnitine in Tiss. 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.