79893-4
ClinicalLeft eye Intraocular pressure
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
Intraocular pressure
Property
Pres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Eye.left
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Tonometry
Details
Class
EYE.TONOMETRY.NEI
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
L eye IOP Tono
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79893-4?
LOINC code 79893-4 identifies "Left eye Intraocular pressure". 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 79893-4 measure?
This code measures Intraocular pressure in Eye.left. It belongs to the EYE.TONOMETRY.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.