AutoICD API

94548-5

Laboratory

Porphyrin fractions panel [Mass/time] - 24 hour Stool

Definition

Measurement of porphyrins in stool specimens is performed for diagnosis of various porphyria disorders, including porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, variegate porphyria, congenital erythropoietic porphyria, erythropoietic protoporphyria, or X-linked dominant protoporphyria. Results are reported per 24 hours.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Porphyrin fractions panel

Property

MRat

Time Aspect

24H

System

Stool

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PANEL.CHEM

Order/Observation

Order

Short Name

Porphyrin Fract Pnl 24h Stl-mRate

Display Name

Porphyrin fractions panel (24H Stl) [Mass/Time]

Related Names

1 day24 hours24HRBowel movementChemistryFaecalFaecesFecalFecesFracFractFractionFractionatedFractionationMass ratemRatePanPANEL.CHEMISTRYPanlPnlPorphyrin Fract PnlQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeStlStool = Fecal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 94548-5?

LOINC code 94548-5 identifies "Porphyrin fractions panel [Mass/time] - 24 hour Stool". Measurement of porphyrins in stool specimens is performed for diagnosis of various porphyria disorders, including porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, variegate porphyria, congenital erythropoietic porphyria, erythropoietic protoporphyria, or X-linked dominant protoporphyria. Results are reported per 24 hours.

What does 94548-5 measure?

This code measures Porphyrin fractions panel in Stool. It belongs to the PANEL.CHEM 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.