72695-0
LaboratoryErythrocyte enzyme panel - Red Blood Cells
Definition
Erythrocyte (Red blood cell, RBC) enzyme assay panel is performed when an enzyme defect is suspected and/or other clinical tests for anemia are normal. The most common RBC enzyme defects are glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, although several other enzyme defects have been described.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Erythrocyte enzyme panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
RBC
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
RBC enzy pnl RBC
Display Name
RBC enzyme panel (RBC)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72695-0?
LOINC code 72695-0 identifies "Erythrocyte enzyme panel - Red Blood Cells". Erythrocyte (Red blood cell, RBC) enzyme assay panel is performed when an enzyme defect is suspected and/or other clinical tests for anemia are normal. The most common RBC enzyme defects are glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, although several other enzyme defects have been described.
What does 72695-0 measure?
This code measures Erythrocyte enzyme panel in RBC. It belongs to the PANEL.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.