88341-3
LaboratoryCerumen [Presence] in Ear
Definition
The amount of ceruminous debris seen in the left ear by visual inspection of the ear and/or ear swab or as seen by light microscopy. In veterinary medicine, the presence of excessive cerumen can cause symptoms of hearing loss, lead to the development of an infection, and inhibit the effectiveness of topical medications.[MERCK VET: eye-and-ear] The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cerumen
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ear
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PATH
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Cerumen Ear Ql
Display Name
Cerumen Ql (Ear)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88341-3?
LOINC code 88341-3 identifies "Cerumen [Presence] in Ear". The amount of ceruminous debris seen in the left ear by visual inspection of the ear and/or ear swab or as seen by light microscopy. In veterinary medicine, the presence of excessive cerumen can cause symptoms of hearing loss, lead to the development of an infection, and inhibit the effectiveness of topical medications.[MERCK VET: eye-and-ear] The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.
What does 88341-3 measure?
This code measures Cerumen in Ear. It belongs to the PATH 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.