78892-7
LaboratorySilver [Moles/mass] in Tissue
Definition
Normally concentrations of silver in human tissues are low. Overexposure can cause silver to accumulate in the skin, liver, kidneys, corneas, gingiva, mucous membranes, nails and spleen. The adverse effects of chronic exposure to silver are a permanent bluish-gray discoloration of the skin (argyria) or eyes (argyrosis). Besides argyria and argyrosis, exposure to soluble silver compounds may produce other toxic effects, including liver and kidney damage, irritation of the eyes, skin, respiratory, and intestinal tract, and changes in blood cells.[PMID: 15964881]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Silver
Property
SCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Tiss
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Silver Tiss-sCnt
Display Name
Silver (Tiss) [Moles/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 78892-7?
LOINC code 78892-7 identifies "Silver [Moles/mass] in Tissue". Normally concentrations of silver in human tissues are low. Overexposure can cause silver to accumulate in the skin, liver, kidneys, corneas, gingiva, mucous membranes, nails and spleen. The adverse effects of chronic exposure to silver are a permanent bluish-gray discoloration of the skin (argyria) or eyes (argyrosis). Besides argyria and argyrosis, exposure to soluble silver compounds may produce other toxic effects, including liver and kidney damage, irritation of the eyes, skin, respiratory, and intestinal tract, and changes in blood cells.[PMID: 15964881]
What does 78892-7 measure?
This code measures Silver 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.