20240-8
ClinicalLeft ventricular epicardium Short axis papillary level diastole [Area] by US 2D
Definition
Left Ventricular Epicardial area at the level of the papillary muscle tips at end diastole.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Short axis.papillary level.diastole
Property
Area
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart.ventricle.left.epicardium
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.2D
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LV.epi SAX PM dias Area 2D US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 20240-8?
LOINC code 20240-8 identifies "Left ventricular epicardium Short axis papillary level diastole [Area] by US 2D". Left Ventricular Epicardial area at the level of the papillary muscle tips at end diastole.
What does 20240-8 measure?
This code measures Short axis.papillary level.diastole in Heart.ventricle.left.epicardium. 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.