73796-5
LaboratoryInfant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement
Definition
Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement describes how active the infant was during the measurement. If an infant is crying or in a deep sleep, the oxygen saturation measurement may not be accurate; therefore, knowing the infant's state is important for interpreting the saturation result.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX.LAB
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Infant active preductal Patient
Display Name
Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement Nom
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73796-5?
LOINC code 73796-5 identifies "Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement". Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement describes how active the infant was during the measurement. If an infant is crying or in a deep sleep, the oxygen saturation measurement may not be accurate; therefore, knowing the infant's state is important for interpreting the saturation result.
What does 73796-5 measure?
This code measures Infant activity during preductal oxygen saturation measurement in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX.LAB 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.