95930-4
ClinicalPulmonary vasodilator test panel
Definition
Pulmonary vasodilatory testing can be used to identify patients suitable for high dose calcium channel blocker treatment in patients with idiopathic, hereditary or drug-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). [PMID: 20004088]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pulmonary vasodilator test panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.PULM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Pulm vasodil pnl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95930-4?
LOINC code 95930-4 identifies "Pulmonary vasodilator test panel". Pulmonary vasodilatory testing can be used to identify patients suitable for high dose calcium channel blocker treatment in patients with idiopathic, hereditary or drug-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). [PMID: 20004088]
What does 95930-4 measure?
This code measures Pulmonary vasodilator test panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.PULM 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.