57796-5
LaboratoryReducing substances [Presence] in Stool by Post hydrolysis
Definition
This term represents the stool reducing substance assay after the addition of HCl, which hydrolysis sugars that are not typically reducing, such as sucrose, and converts them into a reducing form. Typical reducing substance assays [LOINC: 11060-1] detect reducing substances in stool without (or before) the addition of HCl, and therefore do not detect non-reducing sugars such as sucrose.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Reducing substances
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Stool
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Post hydrolysis
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Reducing Subs Stl Ql Post hydrolysis
Display Name
Reducing substances p hydrolysis Ql (Stl)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 57796-5?
LOINC code 57796-5 identifies "Reducing substances [Presence] in Stool by Post hydrolysis". This term represents the stool reducing substance assay after the addition of HCl, which hydrolysis sugars that are not typically reducing, such as sucrose, and converts them into a reducing form. Typical reducing substance assays [LOINC: 11060-1] detect reducing substances in stool without (or before) the addition of HCl, and therefore do not detect non-reducing sugars such as sucrose.
What does 57796-5 measure?
This code measures Reducing substances in Stool. 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.