53697-9
ClinicalFetal Nasal bone diaphysis [Length] US
Definition
The fetal nasal bone is identified and measured at the level of the synostosis. Care is taken to keep the angle of insonation close to 45 or 135.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Long axis
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Nasal bone.diaphysis^Fetus
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US.measured
Details
Class
OB.US
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fet Nasal bone Length US.meas
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 53697-9?
LOINC code 53697-9 identifies "Fetal Nasal bone diaphysis [Length] US". The fetal nasal bone is identified and measured at the level of the synostosis. Care is taken to keep the angle of insonation close to 45 or 135.
What does 53697-9 measure?
This code measures Long axis in Nasal bone.diaphysis^Fetus. It belongs to the OB.US 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.