44710-2
LaboratoryCarnitine/Acylcarnitine [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma
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/Acylcarnitine
Property
SRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Carnitine/Acylcarnitine SerPl-sRto
Display Name
Carnitine/Acylcarnitine [Molar ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 44710-2?
LOINC code 44710-2 identifies "Carnitine/Acylcarnitine [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma". "Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.
What does 44710-2 measure?
This code measures Carnitine/Acylcarnitine 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.