70264-7
LaboratoryCreatinine in pleural fluid/Creatinine in serum
Definition
Pleural fluid to serum creatinine ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleural effusion.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Creatinine.plr fld/Creatinine.serum
Property
RelRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas+Plr fld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Creat Plr/Ser
Display Name
Creatinine in pleural fluid/Creatinine in serum (S/P+Pleur fld) [Relative ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70264-7?
LOINC code 70264-7 identifies "Creatinine in pleural fluid/Creatinine in serum". Pleural fluid to serum creatinine ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleural effusion.
What does 70264-7 measure?
This code measures Creatinine.plr fld/Creatinine.serum in Ser/Plas+Plr fld. 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.