78361-3
LaboratoryFatty acid and triglyceride panel - 24 hour Stool
Definition
Determination of fatty acids and triglycerides in stool is performed for the diagnosis and monitoring of steatorrhoea. Fat malabsorption occurs in conditions such as celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cystic fibrosis. Stool fat is a general concept that includes several components, including triglycerides and fatty acids. Triglycerides levels may be measured separately to determine if the steatorrhoea is caused by pancreatic malabsorption (higher triglycerides to fatty acid ratio) versus intestinal malabsorption (low triglycerides to fatty acid ratio).[PMID: 7774758] The submitter's lab performs an infrared spectroscopy technique to quantitatively measure extracted fatty acids from fecal samples.[PMID: 10817249]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Fatty acid & triglyceride panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
24H
System
Stool
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Fatty acid + triglyceride Pnl 24h Stl
Display Name
Fatty acid and triglyceride panel (24H Stl)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78361-3?
LOINC code 78361-3 identifies "Fatty acid and triglyceride panel - 24 hour Stool". Determination of fatty acids and triglycerides in stool is performed for the diagnosis and monitoring of steatorrhoea. Fat malabsorption occurs in conditions such as celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cystic fibrosis. Stool fat is a general concept that includes several components, including triglycerides and fatty acids. Triglycerides levels may be measured separately to determine if the steatorrhoea is caused by pancreatic malabsorption (higher triglycerides to fatty acid ratio) versus intestinal malabsorption (low triglycerides to fatty acid ratio).[PMID: 7774758] The submitter's lab performs an infrared spectroscopy technique to quantitatively measure extracted fatty acids from fecal samples.[PMID: 10817249]
What does 78361-3 measure?
This code measures Fatty acid & triglyceride panel in Stool. It belongs to the PANEL.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.