AutoICD API

48430-3

Laboratory

Carnitine [Molar amount] in unspecified time Semen

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

Sub

Time Aspect

XXX

System

Semen

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Carnitine ?Tm sub Smn Qn

Display Name

Carnitine Unsp time (Sem) [Molar amount]

Related Names

?TmCarnitine.totalChemistryEjaculateGenitourinaryGUQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeSemSeminal fluidSmnSMPLSSubstance amountUROUrology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 48430-3?

LOINC code 48430-3 identifies "Carnitine [Molar amount] in unspecified time Semen". "Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.

What does 48430-3 measure?

This code measures Carnitine in Semen. 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.