48800-7
LaboratorySecond trimester quad maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
The Quad screen, perfomed at 16-18 weeks' gestation (second trimester) is used to assess fetal risk of Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) and Open Neural Tube defects. It has 81% sensitivity for Down syndrome detection and a false-positive rate of 7%.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Second trimester quad 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 4 screen Pnl SerPl
Display Name
Second trimester quad maternal screen panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 48800-7?
LOINC code 48800-7 identifies "Second trimester quad maternal screen panel - Serum or Plasma". The Quad screen, perfomed at 16-18 weeks' gestation (second trimester) is used to assess fetal risk of Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome), Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) and Open Neural Tube defects. It has 81% sensitivity for Down syndrome detection and a false-positive rate of 7%.
What does 48800-7 measure?
This code measures Second trimester quad 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.