71879-1
LaboratoryMethemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total [Pure mass fraction] in Venous 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
Methemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total
Property
MFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
BldV
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
MetHgb MFr.DF BldV
Display Name
Methemoglobin (BldV) [Pure mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71879-1?
LOINC code 71879-1 identifies "Methemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total [Pure mass fraction] in Venous 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 71879-1 measure?
This code measures Methemoglobin/Hemoglobin.total in BldV. 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.