72576-2
LaboratoryProstate Specific Ag Free/Prostate specific Ag.total [Pure mass fraction] in Serum or Plasma
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
Prostate specific Ag.free/Prostate specific Ag.total
Property
MFr.DF
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
PSA Free MFr.DF SerPl
Display Name
Free PSA/Total PSA [Pure mass fraction]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72576-2?
LOINC code 72576-2 identifies "Prostate Specific Ag Free/Prostate specific Ag.total [Pure mass fraction] in Serum or Plasma". 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 72576-2 measure?
This code measures Prostate specific Ag.free/Prostate specific Ag.total in Ser/Plas. 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.