79567-4
LaboratoryLysophosphatidylcholine(26:0) [Moles/volume] in DBS by LC/MS/MS
Definition
Lysophosphatidylcholine (26:0), or C26:0 LPC, levels are measured by a confirmatory method (e.g. HPLC-MS/MS) in dried blood spot specimens to help confirm the X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) diagnosis. [NCBI Books: NBK1315]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Lysophosphatidylcholine(26:0)
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.dot
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
LC/MS/MS
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
LysoPC(26:0) DBS LC/MS/MS-sCnc
Display Name
LysoPC(26:0) LC/MS/MS (DBS) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79567-4?
LOINC code 79567-4 identifies "Lysophosphatidylcholine(26:0) [Moles/volume] in DBS by LC/MS/MS". Lysophosphatidylcholine (26:0), or C26:0 LPC, levels are measured by a confirmatory method (e.g. HPLC-MS/MS) in dried blood spot specimens to help confirm the X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) diagnosis. [NCBI Books: NBK1315]
What does 79567-4 measure?
This code measures Lysophosphatidylcholine(26:0) 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.