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75215-4

Laboratory

Ornithine/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

BloodChemistryCITCitrDBSDried blood spotFilter paperFPOrnPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomScrtoSubstance concentration ratioSubstance ratioWBWhole blood

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.