76480-3
LaboratoryAlbumin [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
Definition
CSF albumin measurements quantify the albumin CSF/serum ratio which is elevated in a blood brain barrier disorder. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the cobas Tina-quant Albumin test kit.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Albumin
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Albumin CSF-sCnc
Display Name
Albumin (CSF) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76480-3?
LOINC code 76480-3 identifies "Albumin [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid". CSF albumin measurements quantify the albumin CSF/serum ratio which is elevated in a blood brain barrier disorder. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the cobas Tina-quant Albumin test kit.
What does 76480-3 measure?
This code measures Albumin in CSF. It belongs to the CHEM 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.