AutoICD API

48798-3

Laboratory

First trimester maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma

Definition

First trimester screening test is performed between 11-13 weeks of gestation to screen for pregnancies with increased risks for Down Syndrome or trisomy 18. Three marker levels and maternal age are used in the calculation of such risks. Two of thee markers are biochemical (PAPP-A and HCG total) and the third is an ultrasound measurement of the fetal nuchal translucency (NT).

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

First trimester 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

1st trimester maternal scn Pnl SerPl

Display Name

First trimester maternal screen panel

Related Names

1st trimester maternal scn1st trimester maternal scn PnlChemistryChoriogonadotropin & Pregnancy associated plasma protein AGestationPanPANEL.CHEMISTRYPanlPlPlasmaPlsmPnlPoint in timePrenatalRandomScnScrScrnSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRUniversalLabOrders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 48798-3?

LOINC code 48798-3 identifies "First trimester maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma". First trimester screening test is performed between 11-13 weeks of gestation to screen for pregnancies with increased risks for Down Syndrome or trisomy 18. Three marker levels and maternal age are used in the calculation of such risks. Two of thee markers are biochemical (PAPP-A and HCG total) and the third is an ultrasound measurement of the fetal nuchal translucency (NT).

What does 48798-3 measure?

This code measures First trimester 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.