66441-7
LaboratoryBeta hydroxybutyrate [Moles/volume] in Blood by Test strip
Definition
The submitter's request for this code was to cover the use of a test strip from Abbot's Precision Xceed Pro Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitoring System, which is a test strip method for measuring beta-hydroxybuturate in whole blood via a reader. However, this code is meant to be applied to any analogous test strip method for measuring beta-hydroxybuturate in blood.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Beta hydroxybutyrate
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
SemiQn
Method Type
Test strip
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
B-OH-Butyr Bld Strip-sCnc
Display Name
Beta hydroxybutyrate Test strip (Bld) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 66441-7?
LOINC code 66441-7 identifies "Beta hydroxybutyrate [Moles/volume] in Blood by Test strip". The submitter's request for this code was to cover the use of a test strip from Abbot's Precision Xceed Pro Blood Glucose and B-Ketone Monitoring System, which is a test strip method for measuring beta-hydroxybuturate in whole blood via a reader. However, this code is meant to be applied to any analogous test strip method for measuring beta-hydroxybuturate in blood.
What does 66441-7 measure?
This code measures Beta hydroxybutyrate in Bld. It belongs to the 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.