18156-0
ClinicalLeft ventricular posterior wall Thickness during systole by US
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Thickness.systole
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left.posterior wall
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LVPW Thickness sys US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 18156-0?
LOINC code 18156-0 identifies "Left ventricular posterior wall Thickness during systole by US". It measures Thickness.systole in Heart.ventricle.left.posterior wall.
What does 18156-0 measure?
This code measures Thickness.systole in Heart.ventricle.left.posterior wall. 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.