17985-3
ClinicalLeft atrial AP dimension.left atrium/AP dimension.aorta root by US
Definition
MC 817; this is an estimate of LA enlargement
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
AP dimension.left atrium/AP dimension.aorta root
Property
LenRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.atrium.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LA AP dim.LA/AP dim.aorta root US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 17985-3?
LOINC code 17985-3 identifies "Left atrial AP dimension.left atrium/AP dimension.aorta root by US". MC 817; this is an estimate of LA enlargement
What does 17985-3 measure?
This code measures AP dimension.left atrium/AP dimension.aorta root in Heart.atrium.left. It belongs to the CARD.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.