12170-7
ClinicalFetal Head Hemisphere width US
Definition
Measured from the same side of the head as the lateral ventricle width and parallel to that measurement from the falx midline echo to the widest part of the inner surface of the calvarium
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Width.hemisphere
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Head^Fetus
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.measured
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fet Head HW US.meas
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 12170-7?
LOINC code 12170-7 identifies "Fetal Head Hemisphere width US". Measured from the same side of the head as the lateral ventricle width and parallel to that measurement from the falx midline echo to the widest part of the inner surface of the calvarium
What does 12170-7 measure?
This code measures Width.hemisphere in Head^Fetus. 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.