34163-6
LaboratoryOxygen content in Blood
Definition
Be very careful about mapping to this term. We cannot confirm that anyone reports it in this manner - perhaps as number of molecules of oxygen in a given volume. We also cannot confirm that there is a method for measuring oxygen content directly (rather than as the calculation given under the term 57800-5). Likewise we cannot prove that such an approach does not exist. However, all of the usages that we know about are based on calculations. So be very careful about mapping to oxygen saturation terms that are not derived from calculations, e.g. LOINCs 34163-6, 19218-7 and 19219-5.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Oxygen content
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
O2 Ct Bld-sCnc
Display Name
Oxygen content (Bld) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 34163-6?
LOINC code 34163-6 identifies "Oxygen content in Blood". Be very careful about mapping to this term. We cannot confirm that anyone reports it in this manner - perhaps as number of molecules of oxygen in a given volume. We also cannot confirm that there is a method for measuring oxygen content directly (rather than as the calculation given under the term 57800-5). Likewise we cannot prove that such an approach does not exist. However, all of the usages that we know about are based on calculations. So be very careful about mapping to oxygen saturation terms that are not derived from calculations, e.g. LOINCs 34163-6, 19218-7 and 19219-5.
What does 34163-6 measure?
This code measures Oxygen content in Bld. 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.