70269-6
LaboratoryTriglyceride in pleural fluid/Triglyceride in serum
Definition
Pleural fluid to serum triglyceride ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleuritis, pleural effusion, or possible malignancy (exudate vs. transudate conditions).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Triglyceride.plr fld/Triglyceride.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
Trigl Plr fld/Ser
Display Name
Triglyceride in pleural fluid/Triglyceride in serum (S/P+Pleur fld) [Relative ratio]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 70269-6?
LOINC code 70269-6 identifies "Triglyceride in pleural fluid/Triglyceride in serum". Pleural fluid to serum triglyceride ratio is determined to help diagnose the cause of pleuritis, pleural effusion, or possible malignancy (exudate vs. transudate conditions).
What does 70269-6 measure?
This code measures Triglyceride.plr fld/Triglyceride.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.