12171-5
ClinicalFetal Lateral cerebral ventricles Transverse width US
Definition
Measured from the falx midline echo to the widest part of the lateral wall of the body of the lateral ventricle.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Width.transverse
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Head.lateral cerebral ventricles^Fetus
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.measured
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fet LV Width.transverse US.meas
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 12171-5?
LOINC code 12171-5 identifies "Fetal Lateral cerebral ventricles Transverse width US". Measured from the falx midline echo to the widest part of the lateral wall of the body of the lateral ventricle.
What does 12171-5 measure?
This code measures Width.transverse in Head.lateral cerebral ventricles^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.