96061-7
LaboratoryHLA donor match status [Type]
Definition
The HLA donor to patient match type (matched or mismatched). When matching a donor to a recipient, an HLA mismatch approach to organ allocation increases the number of patients that could potentially be recipients for a particular donor, though matched donations may have improved outcomes in the long-run.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
HLA donor match status
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
HLA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
HLA donor match status Patient
Display Name
HLA donor match status Nom
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96061-7?
LOINC code 96061-7 identifies "HLA donor match status [Type]". The HLA donor to patient match type (matched or mismatched). When matching a donor to a recipient, an HLA mismatch approach to organ allocation increases the number of patients that could potentially be recipients for a particular donor, though matched donations may have improved outcomes in the long-run.
What does 96061-7 measure?
This code measures HLA donor match status in ^Patient. It belongs to the HLA 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.