48798-3
LaboratoryFirst 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
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.