19988-5
ClinicalOxygen [Partial pressure] in Blood Postductal
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
Oxygen
Property
PPres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.postductal
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
pO2 Bld Postductal
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 19988-5?
LOINC code 19988-5 identifies "Oxygen [Partial pressure] in Blood Postductal". 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 19988-5 measure?
This code measures Oxygen 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.