18044-8
ClinicalLeft ventricular Ejection fraction by US.2D+Calculated by single-plane ellipse method
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Ejection fraction
Property
VFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.2D+Calculated by single-plane ellipse method
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LV EF US.2D+SP-EL
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 18044-8?
LOINC code 18044-8 identifies "Left ventricular Ejection fraction by US.2D+Calculated by single-plane ellipse method". It measures Ejection fraction in Heart.ventricle.left.
What does 18044-8 measure?
This code measures Ejection fraction in Heart.ventricle.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.