AutoICD API

87463-6

Laboratory

Nickel [Mass/mass] in Specimen

Definition

Quantitative measurement of nickel levels in various human, veterinary, or environmental specimens, including tissue, feces, soil, cement and animal food sources (e.g. corn, soybean, hay, grass, grain).

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Nickel

Property

MCnt

Time Aspect

Pt

System

XXX

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

DRUG/TOX

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Nickel Spec-mCnt

Display Name

Nickel (Specimen) [Mass/Mass]

Related Names

DRUG/TOXICOLOGYDrugsMass contentMiscMiscellaneousNIOtherPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecifiedVetVeterinary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 87463-6?

LOINC code 87463-6 identifies "Nickel [Mass/mass] in Specimen". Quantitative measurement of nickel levels in various human, veterinary, or environmental specimens, including tissue, feces, soil, cement and animal food sources (e.g. corn, soybean, hay, grass, grain).

What does 87463-6 measure?

This code measures Nickel 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.