75539-7
ClinicalBody temperature - Temporal artery
Definition
Temporal artery thermometers measures body temperature by infrared energy on the skin over an artery in the forehead (superficial temporal artery).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body temperature
Property
Temp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Temporal artery
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BDYTMP.MOLEC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Bdy temp Temporal a
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75539-7?
LOINC code 75539-7 identifies "Body temperature - Temporal artery". Temporal artery thermometers measures body temperature by infrared energy on the skin over an artery in the forehead (superficial temporal artery).
What does 75539-7 measure?
This code measures Body temperature in Temporal artery. It belongs to the BDYTMP.MOLEC 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.