78805-9
LaboratoryBarium [Moles/mass] in Tissue
Definition
Barium can be measured in body tissues and fluids, such as bones, blood, serum, urine, and feces. Testing is usually done only for cases of severe barium poisoning and for medical research. Barium accumulates in bone. Inhaled barium can be absorbed through the lung or directly from the nasal membrane into the bloodstream. Insoluble compounds, such as barium sulfate, accumulate in the lungs and are cleared slowly by ciliary action. Barium is eliminated in the urine and in the feces, the rates varying with the route of administration.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Barium
Property
SCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Barium Tiss-sCnt
Display Name
Barium (Tiss) [Moles/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78805-9?
LOINC code 78805-9 identifies "Barium [Moles/mass] in Tissue". Barium can be measured in body tissues and fluids, such as bones, blood, serum, urine, and feces. Testing is usually done only for cases of severe barium poisoning and for medical research. Barium accumulates in bone. Inhaled barium can be absorbed through the lung or directly from the nasal membrane into the bloodstream. Insoluble compounds, such as barium sulfate, accumulate in the lungs and are cleared slowly by ciliary action. Barium is eliminated in the urine and in the feces, the rates varying with the route of administration.
What does 78805-9 measure?
This code measures Barium in Tiss. It belongs to the DRUG/TOX 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.