48770-2
ClinicalFetal Biophysical profile panel US
Definition
The biophysical profile (BPP) is a sonographic assessment of discrete biophysical variables that predicts the presence or absence of fetal asphyxia, and, ultimately, the risk of fetal death in the antenatal period.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Biophysical profile panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Fetus
Scale Type
-
Method Type
US
Details
Class
PANEL.OB.US
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Fet BPP Pnl US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 48770-2?
LOINC code 48770-2 identifies "Fetal Biophysical profile panel US". The biophysical profile (BPP) is a sonographic assessment of discrete biophysical variables that predicts the presence or absence of fetal asphyxia, and, ultimately, the risk of fetal death in the antenatal period.
What does 48770-2 measure?
This code measures Biophysical profile panel in ^Fetus. It belongs to the PANEL.OB.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.