97546-6
LaboratoryBase excess in Central venous blood by calculation
Definition
Base excess refers to the amount of a strong acid required to bring back the blood pH to the normal value of 7.4. There are several different ways to calculate the base excess; formula listed for this term is representative.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Base excess
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
BldCV
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Calculated
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Base excess BldCV Calc-sCnc
Display Name
Base excess Calc (BldCV) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 97546-6?
LOINC code 97546-6 identifies "Base excess in Central venous blood by calculation". Base excess refers to the amount of a strong acid required to bring back the blood pH to the normal value of 7.4. There are several different ways to calculate the base excess; formula listed for this term is representative.
What does 97546-6 measure?
This code measures Base excess in BldCV. 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.