19953-9
ClinicalFractional oxyhemoglobin in Blood Preductal
Definition
To assess presence of patent ductus arteriosus and potential Right to Left shunt. The electrode is place on the upper right chest to monitor preductal blood.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Oxyhemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total
Property
MFr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.preductal
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
OxyHgb % Bld Preductal
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 19953-9?
LOINC code 19953-9 identifies "Fractional oxyhemoglobin in Blood Preductal". To assess presence of patent ductus arteriosus and potential Right to Left shunt. The electrode is place on the upper right chest to monitor preductal blood.
What does 19953-9 measure?
This code measures Oxyhemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total in Bld.preductal. 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.