AutoICD API

11580-8

Laboratory

Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Detection limit <= 0.005 mIU/L

Definition

This is a so called 3rd generation test and "detection limit" given is the analytic detection limit (Functional detection limit would be higher)

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Thyrotropin

Property

ACnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Detection limit <= 0.005 mIU/L

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

TSH SerPl DL<=0.005 mIU/L-aCnc

Display Name

TSH DL <= 0.005 mIU/L Qn

Related Names

3rd generation TSHArbitrary concentrationChemistryDL&lt=0.005 mIU/LEndocrineEndocrinologyHigh sensitivity TSHLeftLevoPlPlasmaPlsmPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRThyroid stimulating hormoneThyrotropic hormoneTSHUniversalLabOrders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 11580-8?

LOINC code 11580-8 identifies "Thyrotropin [Units/volume] in Serum or Plasma by Detection limit <= 0.005 mIU/L". This is a so called 3rd generation test and "detection limit" given is the analytic detection limit (Functional detection limit would be higher)

What does 11580-8 measure?

This code measures Thyrotropin 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.