35086-8
LaboratorySecond trimester triple maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
Triple marker screening is performed at 16-18 weeks' gestation for determining fetal anomalities including Trisomy 18, Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome) and Neural Tube Defects (NTD).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Second trimester triple maternal screen panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
2nd trimester 3 screen Pnl SerPl
Display Name
Second trimester triple maternal screen panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 35086-8?
LOINC code 35086-8 identifies "Second trimester triple maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma". Triple marker screening is performed at 16-18 weeks' gestation for determining fetal anomalities including Trisomy 18, Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome) and Neural Tube Defects (NTD).
What does 35086-8 measure?
This code measures Second trimester triple maternal screen panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.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.