74302-1
LaboratoryTyrosine [Moles/volume] in DBS --post therapeutic diet
Definition
This test measures the tyrosine (TYR) level in children who have been diagnosed with phenylketonuria or tyrosinemia and are on a therapeutic diet for their condition. The parent of the patient collects the dried blood spot specimen at home and sends it to the laboratory. The tyrosine level is used in combination with phenylalanine and succinylacetone levels to monitor the patient's progress.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Tyrosine^post therapeutic diet
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.dot
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHAL
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Tyrosine p diet DBS-sCnc
Display Name
Tyrosine post therapeutic diet (DBS) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74302-1?
LOINC code 74302-1 identifies "Tyrosine [Moles/volume] in DBS --post therapeutic diet". This test measures the tyrosine (TYR) level in children who have been diagnosed with phenylketonuria or tyrosinemia and are on a therapeutic diet for their condition. The parent of the patient collects the dried blood spot specimen at home and sends it to the laboratory. The tyrosine level is used in combination with phenylalanine and succinylacetone levels to monitor the patient's progress.
What does 74302-1 measure?
This code measures Tyrosine^post therapeutic diet in Bld.dot. It belongs to the CHAL 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.