80520-0
ClinicalFlow time by Uroflowmetry
Definition
The urine flow time is the duration of actual urination during the test. In contrast, the voiding time is the time from when the examiner tells the patient to start voiding until the patient is finished voiding, which may include an initial period of delay during which the patient is unable to urinate.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Flow time
Property
Time
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Uroflowmetry
Details
Class
IO_OUT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Flow time Ur Uroflow
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80520-0?
LOINC code 80520-0 identifies "Flow time by Uroflowmetry". The urine flow time is the duration of actual urination during the test. In contrast, the voiding time is the time from when the examiner tells the patient to start voiding until the patient is finished voiding, which may include an initial period of delay during which the patient is unable to urinate.
What does 80520-0 measure?
This code measures Flow time in Urine. It belongs to the IO_OUT.MOLEC 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.