79816-5
ClinicalRight retina Foveal thickness by OCT
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
Foveal thickness
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Retina.right
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
OCT
Details
Class
EYE.OCT.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
R ret Foveal thickness OCT
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79816-5?
LOINC code 79816-5 identifies "Right retina Foveal thickness by OCT". 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 79816-5 measure?
This code measures Foveal thickness in Retina.right. It belongs to the EYE.OCT.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.