73793-2
ClinicalSignal quality Blood Postductal Pulse oximetry
Definition
The signal quality indicates the strength or reliability of the measurement at a point in time. Postductal signal quality indicates that the pulse oximetry device is placed in an anatomical location whose blood supply originates from the aorta after the junction of the aorta with the ductus arteriosus (usually the right hand).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Signal quality
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.postductal
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Pulse oximetry
Details
Class
CARDIO-PULM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Signal quality Bld Postductal PulseOx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73793-2?
LOINC code 73793-2 identifies "Signal quality Blood Postductal Pulse oximetry". The signal quality indicates the strength or reliability of the measurement at a point in time. Postductal signal quality indicates that the pulse oximetry device is placed in an anatomical location whose blood supply originates from the aorta after the junction of the aorta with the ductus arteriosus (usually the right hand).
What does 73793-2 measure?
This code measures Signal quality in Bld.postductal. It belongs to the CARDIO-PULM 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.