70268-8
LaboratoryCholesterol in pleural fluid/Cholesterol in serum
Definition
Pleural fluid to serum cholesterol ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleuritis, pleural effusion, or possible malignancy (exudate vs. transudate conditions).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cholesterol.plr fld/Cholesterol.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
Chol Plr/Ser
Display Name
Cholesterol in pleural fluid/Cholesterol in serum (S/P+Pleur fld) [Relative ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70268-8?
LOINC code 70268-8 identifies "Cholesterol in pleural fluid/Cholesterol in serum". Pleural fluid to serum cholesterol ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleuritis, pleural effusion, or possible malignancy (exudate vs. transudate conditions).
What does 70268-8 measure?
This code measures Cholesterol.plr fld/Cholesterol.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.