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33913-5

Laboratory

pH of Capillary blood from Fetus

Definition

The Scalp pH involves the collection of blood from the baby by puncturing the fetal scalp whilst in the birth canal and measuring the pH of the blood.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

pH

Property

LsCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

BldC^Fetus

Scale Type

SemiQn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

pH BldC Fetus

Display Name

pH (BldC fetus)

Related Names

Blood - capillaryCap bldCap bloodCapillary bldCapillary bloodChemistryFetalFetal scalp pHFinger stickGynGynecologyLog molar concentrationOBObGynObstetricsPoint in timeRandomSmQn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 33913-5?

LOINC code 33913-5 identifies "pH of Capillary blood from Fetus". The Scalp pH involves the collection of blood from the baby by puncturing the fetal scalp whilst in the birth canal and measuring the pH of the blood.

What does 33913-5 measure?

This code measures pH in BldC^Fetus. 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.