73738-7
ClinicalNewborn screening test results panel - Point of Care
Definition
The newborn screening test results panel - point of care covers screening that is done at the bedside prior to the infant's discharge from the hospital. Whereas most newborn screening tests are run on dried blood spots, two (hearing screening and critical congenital heart disease screening) are done as point-of-care tests.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Newborn screening test results panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.H&P
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
NBS test results pnl - POC
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73738-7?
LOINC code 73738-7 identifies "Newborn screening test results panel - Point of Care". The newborn screening test results panel - point of care covers screening that is done at the bedside prior to the infant's discharge from the hospital. Whereas most newborn screening tests are run on dried blood spots, two (hearing screening and critical congenital heart disease screening) are done as point-of-care tests.
What does 73738-7 measure?
This code measures Newborn screening test results panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.H&P 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.