70259-7
LaboratoryTriglyceride in pericardial fluid/Triglyceride in serum
Definition
Pericardial fluid to serum tryglyceride ratio is determined to distinguish cirrohotic (non-malignant) versus malignant ascites.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Triglyceride.pericard fld/Triglyceride.serum
Property
RelRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Pericard fld+Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Trigl Pcar/Ser
Display Name
Triglyceride in pericardial fluid/Triglyceride in serum (Pericard fld+S/P) [Relative ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70259-7?
LOINC code 70259-7 identifies "Triglyceride in pericardial fluid/Triglyceride in serum". Pericardial fluid to serum tryglyceride ratio is determined to distinguish cirrohotic (non-malignant) versus malignant ascites.
What does 70259-7 measure?
This code measures Triglyceride.pericard fld/Triglyceride.serum in Pericard fld+Ser/Plas. 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.