70263-9
LaboratoryCholesterol in pericardial fluid/Cholesterol in serum
Definition
Pericardial fluid to serum cholesterol ratio is determined to aide in the diagnosis of cholesterol pericarditis, which is associated with chronic pericardial effusions containing cholesterol crystals and/or an elevated concentration of cholesterol.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cholesterol.pericard fld/Cholesterol.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
Chol Pcar/Ser
Display Name
Cholesterol in pericardial fluid/Cholesterol in serum (Pericard fld+S/P) [Relative ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70263-9?
LOINC code 70263-9 identifies "Cholesterol in pericardial fluid/Cholesterol in serum". Pericardial fluid to serum cholesterol ratio is determined to aide in the diagnosis of cholesterol pericarditis, which is associated with chronic pericardial effusions containing cholesterol crystals and/or an elevated concentration of cholesterol.
What does 70263-9 measure?
This code measures Cholesterol.pericard fld/Cholesterol.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.