AutoICD API

87446-1

Laboratory

Zinc [Mass/mass] in Specimen

Definition

Quantitative measurement of zinc levels in various veterinary specimens, including tissue, feces, soil, and animal food sources (e.g. corn, soybean, hay, grass, grain). Exposure to zinc is typically due to dietary indiscretion.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Zinc

Property

MCnt

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Zinc Spec-mCnt

Display Name

Zinc (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]

Related Names

DRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsMass contentMiscMiscellaneousOtherPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecifiedVetVeterinaryZn

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 87446-1?

LOINC code 87446-1 identifies "Zinc [Mass/mass] in Specimen". Quantitative measurement of zinc levels in various veterinary specimens, including tissue, feces, soil, and animal food sources (e.g. corn, soybean, hay, grass, grain). Exposure to zinc is typically due to dietary indiscretion.

What does 87446-1 measure?

This code measures Zinc in XXX. It belongs to the DRUG/TOX 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.