79870-2
ClinicalPupil shape right eye by slit lamp biomicroscopy
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
Pupil shape
Property
Shape
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Pupil.right
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Details
Class
EYE.SLITLAMP.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Pupil shape eye-R Slit lamp
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79870-2?
LOINC code 79870-2 identifies "Pupil shape right eye by slit lamp biomicroscopy". 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 79870-2 measure?
This code measures Pupil shape in Pupil.right. It belongs to the EYE.SLITLAMP.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.