55217-4
ClinicalStick or puncture with a needle or other object contaminated with blood
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Stick or puncture with a needle or other object contaminated with blood
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PUBLICHEALTH
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Stick/puncture w Bld contam object
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 55217-4?
LOINC code 55217-4 identifies "Stick or puncture with a needle or other object contaminated with blood". It measures Stick or puncture with a needle or other object contaminated with blood in ^Patient.
What does 55217-4 measure?
This code measures Stick or puncture with a needle or other object contaminated with blood in ^Patient. It belongs to the PUBLICHEALTH 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.