75022-4
LaboratoryFat.microscopic observation [Presence] in Urine sediment by Oil red O stain
Definition
Fat globules are colorless, round, highly refractile and vary in size from 2 to 20 microns. They are an infrequent finding and always abnormal, occurring in the same tubular diseases as fatty casts. They occur singly and in small groups, appearing dark on low power and clear on high power. They may be accompanied by fatty casts or oval fat bodies. Neutral fats will stain with Sudan Black or Oil Red O.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Fat.Microscopic Observation
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine sed
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
Oil red O stain
Details
Class
UA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fat UrnS Ql ORO Stn
Display Name
Fat.microscopic observation Oil red O stain Ql (Urine sed)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75022-4?
LOINC code 75022-4 identifies "Fat.microscopic observation [Presence] in Urine sediment by Oil red O stain". Fat globules are colorless, round, highly refractile and vary in size from 2 to 20 microns. They are an infrequent finding and always abnormal, occurring in the same tubular diseases as fatty casts. They occur singly and in small groups, appearing dark on low power and clear on high power. They may be accompanied by fatty casts or oval fat bodies. Neutral fats will stain with Sudan Black or Oil Red O.
What does 75022-4 measure?
This code measures Fat.Microscopic Observation in Urine sed. It belongs to the UA 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.