71844-5
LaboratoryOxygen saturation [Pure mass fraction] Calculated from oxygen partial pressure in Blood
Definition
Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Oxygen saturation
Property
MFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated from oxygen partial pressure
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
SaO2 DF Bld from pO2
Display Name
SaO2% Calculated from oxygen partial pressure (Bld) [Pure mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71844-5?
LOINC code 71844-5 identifies "Oxygen saturation [Pure mass fraction] Calculated from oxygen partial pressure in Blood". Because of the confusion that occurs in countries that report results as both decimal fraction and percent, this property was created to represent decimal fractions that are reported without units.
What does 71844-5 measure?
This code measures Oxygen saturation in Bld. 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.