105494-9
ClinicalMen who are tested for prostate cancer using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, about 30% who have an abnormal PSA turn out not to have cancer
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Men who are tested for prostate cancer using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, about 30% who have an abnormal PSA turn out not to have cancer
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PHENX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Chance prostate cancer
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 105494-9?
LOINC code 105494-9 identifies "Men who are tested for prostate cancer using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, about 30% who have an abnormal PSA turn out not to have cancer". It measures Men who are tested for prostate cancer using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, about 30% who have an abnormal PSA turn out not to have cancer in ^Patient.
What does 105494-9 measure?
This code measures Men who are tested for prostate cancer using the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test, about 30% who have an abnormal PSA turn out not to have cancer in ^Patient. It belongs to the PHENX 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.