AutoICD API

15317-1

Clinical

Kidney - left Volume by derived by automated ultrasound testing (US)

Definition

This method estimates volume by automatically performing simulated planimetry. The estimation is based on the convex outlines of two orthogonal sections, transverse and longitudinal. Units in cm3.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Volume

Property

Vol

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Kidney.left

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

US.derived.AUT

Details

Class

US.URO

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Volume Kidney-L by AUT

Related Names

Automated Ultrasound Testingby AUTder USEchographyGenitourinaryGUKidneyKidney-LLLTNephricNephrologyPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomRenalSonogramSonographSonographyULSUltrasoundUROUROLOGIC.ULTRASOUNDUrologyVolVolume

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 15317-1?

LOINC code 15317-1 identifies "Kidney - left Volume by derived by automated ultrasound testing (US)". This method estimates volume by automatically performing simulated planimetry. The estimation is based on the convex outlines of two orthogonal sections, transverse and longitudinal. Units in cm3.

What does 15317-1 measure?

This code measures Volume in Kidney.left. It belongs to the US.URO 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.