AutoICD API

88996-4

Laboratory

Eicosapentaenoate (C20:5w3)/Arachidonate (C20:4w6) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma

Definition

A descreased ratio of eiscospentaenoate/arachidonate is a well recognized predictor of cardiovascular disease.[PMID: 24976364]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Eicosapentaenoate/Arachidonate

Property

SRto

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

EPA/AA SerPl-sRto

Display Name

EPA/Arachidonate (C20:4w6) [Molar ratio]

Related Names

5,8,11,14 Eicosatetraenoic acidAAArachidonic acidArch acidC20:4w6C20:5w3ChemistryEicosapentaenoic acidEicosatetraenoateEPAIcosapentaenoatePlPlasmaPlsmPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomScrtoSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRSubstance concentration ratioSubstance ratioTimnodonateTimnodonic Acid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 88996-4?

LOINC code 88996-4 identifies "Eicosapentaenoate (C20:5w3)/Arachidonate (C20:4w6) [Molar ratio] in Serum or Plasma". A descreased ratio of eiscospentaenoate/arachidonate is a well recognized predictor of cardiovascular disease.[PMID: 24976364]

What does 88996-4 measure?

This code measures Eicosapentaenoate/Arachidonate in Ser/Plas. 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.