88936-0
ClinicalGuidance for injection of Hepatic artery-- W Tc-99m MAA IA
Definition
This procedure is done prior to therapeutic liver radioembolization with Y-90, in order to assess the degree of arteriovenous shunting between the tumor and the lungs. Y-90 is associated with a risk of radiation pneumonitis while Tc-99m MAA is not, so the latter can be used to evaluate if shunting is present prior to Y-90 injection.[PMID: 16923973]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Guidance for injection^W Tc-99m MAA IA
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Abdomen>Hepatic artery
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Imaging modality}
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Guided Hep a Inj--W Tc-99m MAA IA
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88936-0?
LOINC code 88936-0 identifies "Guidance for injection of Hepatic artery-- W Tc-99m MAA IA". This procedure is done prior to therapeutic liver radioembolization with Y-90, in order to assess the degree of arteriovenous shunting between the tumor and the lungs. Y-90 is associated with a risk of radiation pneumonitis while Tc-99m MAA is not, so the latter can be used to evaluate if shunting is present prior to Y-90 injection.[PMID: 16923973]
What does 88936-0 measure?
This code measures Guidance for injection^W Tc-99m MAA IA in Abdomen>Hepatic artery. 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.