79806-6
ClinicalType of Visual field exam method
Definition
This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Visual field exam method
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye.right
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
*
Details
Class
EYE.VISUAL_FIELD.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Type of Visual field exam method
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79806-6?
LOINC code 79806-6 identifies "Type of Visual field exam method". This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
What does 79806-6 measure?
This code measures Visual field exam method in Eye.right. It belongs to the EYE.VISUAL_FIELD.NEI 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.