80956-6
ClinicalDXA Calcaneus - left [Mass/Area] Bone density
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Views for bone density
Property
ArMass
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Lower extremity.left>Calcaneus
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
DXA
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
DXA Heel-L ArMass BMD
Related Names
BMDBone DensiometryBone Density ScanCalcaneousDenDensiometryDEXDEXADual Energy X Ray AbsorptiometryEXTExtr-LFilmsHeelHeel-LImagingLLELegLE-LLLELowLTMAricOs calcisOscalcisPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRadRADIOLOGYRandomViewViews for BMDVWS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80956-6?
LOINC code 80956-6 identifies "DXA Calcaneus - left [Mass/Area] Bone density". It measures Views for bone density in Lower extremity.left>Calcaneus.
What does 80956-6 measure?
This code measures Views for bone density in Lower extremity.left>Calcaneus. It belongs to the RAD 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.