52126-0
LaboratoryAcid glycerol lysis [Time] in Red Blood Cells
Definition
The acid glycerol lysis test (AGLT), a screening test for hereditary spherocytosis, measures the time required for the optical density to fall to half of the initial value.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Acid glycerol lysis
Property
Time
Time Aspect
Pt
System
RBC
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
HEM/BC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Acid glycerol lysis Time RBC
Display Name
Acid glycerol lysis (RBC) [Time]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 52126-0?
LOINC code 52126-0 identifies "Acid glycerol lysis [Time] in Red Blood Cells". The acid glycerol lysis test (AGLT), a screening test for hereditary spherocytosis, measures the time required for the optical density to fall to half of the initial value.
What does 52126-0 measure?
This code measures Acid glycerol lysis in RBC. It belongs to the HEM/BC 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.