98708-1
ClinicalMuscle state at time of nerve stimulation Muscle
Definition
Whether the muscle was at rest or was post-exercise. The pattern of pre- and post-exercise action potential amplitudes helps diagnose specific neuromuscular disorders. For example, in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, there is a significant increment in action potential amplitude in the post-exercise state due to an increase in calcium influx in the nerve terminal. [PMID: 15961865]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Muscle state at time of nerve stimulation
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Muscle
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
NEURO
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Muscle state nerve stim Muscle
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 98708-1?
LOINC code 98708-1 identifies "Muscle state at time of nerve stimulation Muscle". Whether the muscle was at rest or was post-exercise. The pattern of pre- and post-exercise action potential amplitudes helps diagnose specific neuromuscular disorders. For example, in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, there is a significant increment in action potential amplitude in the post-exercise state due to an increase in calcium influx in the nerve terminal. [PMID: 15961865]
What does 98708-1 measure?
This code measures Muscle state at time of nerve stimulation in Muscle. It belongs to the NEURO 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.