AutoICD API

68901-8

Laboratory

Erythrocytes [Presence] in Dialysis fluid

Definition

The fluid is from the effluent side of the membrane on the dialysis unit. If red cells are present then the integrity of the membrane has been compromised and must be replaced immediately.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Erythrocytes

Property

PrThr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Dial fld

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

HEM/BC

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

RBC Dial fld Ql

Display Name

RBC Ql (Dial fld)

Related Names

DiafDialysateDialysis fluidDiscocytesErthrocyteErythrocyteHEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTSOrdinalPoint in timePRQLQualQualitativeRandomRBCRBCSRed blood cellRed blood cellsRed blood corpuscleRed blood corpuslesRed cellRed cellsScreen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 68901-8?

LOINC code 68901-8 identifies "Erythrocytes [Presence] in Dialysis fluid". The fluid is from the effluent side of the membrane on the dialysis unit. If red cells are present then the integrity of the membrane has been compromised and must be replaced immediately.

What does 68901-8 measure?

This code measures Erythrocytes in Dial fld. 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.