59074-5
ClinicalHeart circumference, transverse/Thorax circumference by US
Definition
Ratio of circumference of the heart to that of the thorax in the transverse plane.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Circumference.transverse.heart/Circumference.thorax
Property
LenRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Heart
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
CARD.US
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Hrt CC.transverse/TC US
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59074-5?
LOINC code 59074-5 identifies "Heart circumference, transverse/Thorax circumference by US". Ratio of circumference of the heart to that of the thorax in the transverse plane.
What does 59074-5 measure?
This code measures Circumference.transverse.heart/Circumference.thorax in Heart. It belongs to the CARD.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.