74877-2
LaboratoryArgininosuccinate [Moles/volume] in DBS --post therapeutic diet
Definition
This test measures the argininosuccinic acid (argininosuccinate) level in children who have been diagnosed with argininosuccinic aciduria and are on a therapeutic diet for their condition. Dried blood spot specimens are sent to the lab for monitoring tests periodically. The argininosuccinic acid level is used to monitor the patient's progress.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Argininosuccinate^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
Argininosuccinate p diet DBS-sCnc
Display Name
Argininosuccinate post therapeutic diet (DBS) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74877-2?
LOINC code 74877-2 identifies "Argininosuccinate [Moles/volume] in DBS --post therapeutic diet". This test measures the argininosuccinic acid (argininosuccinate) level in children who have been diagnosed with argininosuccinic aciduria and are on a therapeutic diet for their condition. Dried blood spot specimens are sent to the lab for monitoring tests periodically. The argininosuccinic acid level is used to monitor the patient's progress.
What does 74877-2 measure?
This code measures Argininosuccinate^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.