79813-2
ClinicalRight cornea Corneal curvature by Keratometry
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
Corneal curvature
Property
InvLen
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cornea.right
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Keratometry
Details
Class
EYE.PX.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
R cornea Corneal curvature by KM
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79813-2?
LOINC code 79813-2 identifies "Right cornea Corneal curvature by Keratometry". 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 79813-2 measure?
This code measures Corneal curvature in Cornea.right. It belongs to the EYE.PX.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.