AutoICD API

30550-8

Laboratory

Pristanate (C15:0(CH3)4)/Phytanate (C16:0(CH3)4) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Pristanate/Phytanate

Property

SRto

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Pristanate/Phytanate SerPl-sRto

Display Name

Pristanate (C15:0(CH3)4)/Phytanate (C16:0(CH3)4) [Molar ratio]

Related Names

2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecanoate3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoateC15:0(CH3)4C16:0(CH3)4ChemistryPhytanic acidPlPlasmaPlsmPoint in timePristanic acidQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomScrtoSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRSubstance concentration ratioSubstance ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 30550-8?

LOINC code 30550-8 identifies "Pristanate (C15:0(CH3)4)/Phytanate (C16:0(CH3)4) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma". It measures Pristanate/Phytanate in Ser/Plas.

What does 30550-8 measure?

This code measures Pristanate/Phytanate in Ser/Plas. 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.