75215-4
LaboratoryOrnithine/Citrulline [Molar ratio] in DBS
Definition
Ornithine/Citrulline is a marker for gyrate atrophy of the retina, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase deficiency, and hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria syndrome, which are all conditions that some states include on their newborn screening panel.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ornithine/Citrulline
Property
SRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.dot
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Ornithine/Cit DBS-sRto
Display Name
Ornithine/Citrulline (DBS) [Molar ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75215-4?
LOINC code 75215-4 identifies "Ornithine/Citrulline [Molar ratio] in DBS". Ornithine/Citrulline is a marker for gyrate atrophy of the retina, ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, carbamoyl-phosphate synthase deficiency, and hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria syndrome, which are all conditions that some states include on their newborn screening panel.
What does 75215-4 measure?
This code measures Ornithine/Citrulline in Bld.dot. 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.