19886-1
ClinicalCarbon dioxide [Partial pressure] in Blood Postductal by Transcutaneous CO2 monitor
Definition
To assess presence of patient ductus arteriosus and potential Right to Left shunt. The electrode is placed on abdomen or lower extremities to monitor postductal blood.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Carbon dioxide
Property
PPres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.postductal
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Transcutaneous CO2 monitor
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
pCO2 Bld Postductal TcCo2
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 19886-1?
LOINC code 19886-1 identifies "Carbon dioxide [Partial pressure] in Blood Postductal by Transcutaneous CO2 monitor". To assess presence of patient ductus arteriosus and potential Right to Left shunt. The electrode is placed on abdomen or lower extremities to monitor postductal blood.
What does 19886-1 measure?
This code measures Carbon dioxide in Bld.postductal. It belongs to the PULM 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.