AutoICD API

18261-8

Laboratory

Cholesterol in LDL [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma ultracentrifugate

Definition

This method is used to calculate LDL in specimens that have a triglyceride value greater that 400 mL/dL

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Cholesterol.in LDL

Property

MCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas.ultracentrifugate

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

LDLc SerPl.Ultracent-mCnc

Display Name

Cholesterol in LDL (S/P ultracentrifugate) [Mass/Vol]

Related Names

CardioCardiologyChemistryCholCholesCholestCholesterol totalCholesterolsHeart DiseaseLDLcLDL-CLevelLipidLow density lipoprotein cholesterolLow density lipoprotein cholesterolsMass concentrationPlPlasmaPlsmPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSerPSerPlSerPl.UltracentSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSerum or plasma, ultracentrifugateSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 18261-8?

LOINC code 18261-8 identifies "Cholesterol in LDL [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma ultracentrifugate". This method is used to calculate LDL in specimens that have a triglyceride value greater that 400 mL/dL

What does 18261-8 measure?

This code measures Cholesterol.in LDL in Ser/Plas.ultracentrifugate. It belongs to the CHEM 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.