73705-6
ClinicalIntracellular fluid [Volume] Estimated
Definition
Intracellular fluid is estimated by subtracting a patient's extracellular fluid from total body water. Total body water is measured by several techniques, including radioactive tracers (tritium) and flowing afterglow mass spectrometry (FA-MS) instruments.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Intracellular fluid
Property
Vol
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Estimated
Details
Class
H&P.PX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Intracell fld Vol Est
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73705-6?
LOINC code 73705-6 identifies "Intracellular fluid [Volume] Estimated". Intracellular fluid is estimated by subtracting a patient's extracellular fluid from total body water. Total body water is measured by several techniques, including radioactive tracers (tritium) and flowing afterglow mass spectrometry (FA-MS) instruments.
What does 73705-6 measure?
This code measures Intracellular fluid in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.PX 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.