79826-4
ClinicalLeft cornea Central corneal thickness Pachymetry
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
Central corneal thickness
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Cornea.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Pachymetry
Details
Class
EYE.PX.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
L cornea Cent corn thickness Pachymetry
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79826-4?
LOINC code 79826-4 identifies "Left cornea Central corneal thickness Pachymetry". 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 79826-4 measure?
This code measures Central corneal thickness in Cornea.left. 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.