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79221-8

Laboratory

Steroid fractions panel - Serum or Plasma

Definition

Steroid fractions in serum or plasma are used to evaluate various hyperandrogenic disorders, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Steroid fractions panel

Property

-

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

-

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PANEL.CHEM

Order/Observation

Order

Short Name

Steroid Fract Pnl SerPl

Display Name

Steroid fractions panel

Related Names

CAHChemistryCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaFracFractFractionFractionatedFractionationPanPANEL.CHEMISTRYPanlPlPlasmaPlsmPnlPoint in timeRandomSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRSteroid Fract Pnl

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 79221-8?

LOINC code 79221-8 identifies "Steroid fractions panel - Serum or Plasma". Steroid fractions in serum or plasma are used to evaluate various hyperandrogenic disorders, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

What does 79221-8 measure?

This code measures Steroid fractions panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.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.