AutoICD API

90795-6

Laboratory

Levothyroxine absorption panel - Serum or Plasma

Definition

This panel is used to report the results of levothyroxine absorption testing for patients who have persistent hypothyroidism despite being prescribed a seemingly appropriate dose of levothyroxine. The results help distinguish between malabsorption and medication noncompliance.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Levothyroxine absorption panel

Property

-

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PANEL.CHAL

Order/Observation

Order

Short Name

Levothyroxine absorption pnl SerPl

Display Name

Levothyroxine absorption panel

Related Names

Absorpc99CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTINGLevothyroxine absorption pnlL-thyroxinePanPANEL.CHALLENGEPanlPlPlasmaPlsmPnlPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 90795-6?

LOINC code 90795-6 identifies "Levothyroxine absorption panel - Serum or Plasma". This panel is used to report the results of levothyroxine absorption testing for patients who have persistent hypothyroidism despite being prescribed a seemingly appropriate dose of levothyroxine. The results help distinguish between malabsorption and medication noncompliance.

What does 90795-6 measure?

This code measures Levothyroxine absorption panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.CHAL 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.