53053-5
LaboratoryCarnitine [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid
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
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Amnio fld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Carnitine Amn-sCnc
Display Name
Carnitine (Amn fld) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 53053-5?
LOINC code 53053-5 identifies "Carnitine [Moles/volume] in Amniotic fluid". "Carnitine" is an alternative way to say total carnitines which = free carnitine + acylcarnitines, or stated another way, unesterified + esterified carnitine.
What does 53053-5 measure?
This code measures Carnitine in Amnio fld. 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.