8616-5
ClinicalPremature ventricular contractions
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Premature ventricular contractions
Property
NRat
Time Aspect
Stdy
System
Heart
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
EKG
Details
Class
EKG.MEAS
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
PVCs nRate
Related Names
CardiacCardioCardiologyCount/timeECGEKG.MEASUREMENTSElectrocardiogramElectrocardiographHeart DiseaseHrtnRateNumber rateNumber Rate = Count/TimePVCPVCsQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeStudiesStudySutdies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 8616-5?
LOINC code 8616-5 identifies "Premature ventricular contractions". It measures Premature ventricular contractions in Heart.
What does 8616-5 measure?
This code measures Premature ventricular contractions in Heart. It belongs to the EKG.MEAS 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.