11809-1
ClinicalRenal pelvis - left Diameter US
Definition
Longest dimension measured in the plane that contains the longest rostral caudal diameter and, perpendicular to it, the longest pelvis-cortex dimension. Used to quantify degree of hydronephrosis or obstruction.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Diameter
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Renal pelvis.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.measured
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Renal pelvis-L Diam US.meas
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 11809-1?
LOINC code 11809-1 identifies "Renal pelvis - left Diameter US". Longest dimension measured in the plane that contains the longest rostral caudal diameter and, perpendicular to it, the longest pelvis-cortex dimension. Used to quantify degree of hydronephrosis or obstruction.
What does 11809-1 measure?
This code measures Diameter in Renal pelvis.left. It belongs to the OB.US 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.