AutoICD API

48799-1

Laboratory

Second trimester penta maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma

Definition

Addition of the invasive trophoblast antigen (hyperglycosylated hCG) to the quadruple marker may increase the detection of Down's syndrome risk.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Second trimester penta 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 5 screen Pnl SerPl

Display Name

Second trimester penta maternal screen panel

Related Names

2nd2nd trimester 5 screen2nd trimester 5 screen PnlAlpha-1-Fetoprotein & Choriogonadotropin & Estriol.unconjugated & Inhibin A & Invasive trophoblast AgChemistryGestationMaternal screen 5PanPANEL.CHEMISTRYPanlPlPlasmaPlsmPnlPoint in timePrenatalRandomScnScrScrnSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 48799-1?

LOINC code 48799-1 identifies "Second trimester penta maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma". Addition of the invasive trophoblast antigen (hyperglycosylated hCG) to the quadruple marker may increase the detection of Down's syndrome risk.

What does 48799-1 measure?

This code measures Second trimester penta 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.