AutoICD API

95594-8

Laboratory

25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [Mass/volume] in Capillary blood

Definition

Capillary blood has been shown to yield statistically higher 25(OH)D levels compared with venipuncture samples [PMID:18805487].

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Calcidiol

Property

MCnc

Time Aspect

Pt

System

BldC

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

CHEM

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

25(OH)D3 BldC-mCnc

Display Name

25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (BldC) [Mass/Vol]

Related Names

25(OH)D325-hydroxycholecalciferol25-hydroxyvitamin D 325-hydroxyvitamin D3Blood - capillaryCalciderolCalcifediolCap bldCap bloodCapillary bldCapillary bloodChemistryEndocrineEndocrinologyFinger stickLevelMass concentrationPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomVitamin D 25 hydroxy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 95594-8?

LOINC code 95594-8 identifies "25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [Mass/volume] in Capillary blood". Capillary blood has been shown to yield statistically higher 25(OH)D levels compared with venipuncture samples [PMID:18805487].

What does 95594-8 measure?

This code measures Calcidiol in BldC. It belongs to the 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.