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98721-4

Clinical

Spontaneous activity.fibrillation of Muscle on EMG

Definition

Fibrillation is spontaneous muscle activity in acutely denervated muscle fibers consisting of spontaneous discharge of single fibers. Fibrillation is not detectable on physical exam. [PMID: 15961866]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Spontaneous activity.fibrillation

Property

Find

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Muscle

Scale Type

Ord

Method Type

EMG

Details

Class

NEURO

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Spont activity.fibrillation Muscle EMG

Related Names

ActivActvtyFindingFindingsMovementsMuscMusclNEUROOrdinalPoint in timeQLQualQualitativeRandomScreenSpont activitySpont activity.fibrillation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 98721-4?

LOINC code 98721-4 identifies "Spontaneous activity.fibrillation of Muscle on EMG". Fibrillation is spontaneous muscle activity in acutely denervated muscle fibers consisting of spontaneous discharge of single fibers. Fibrillation is not detectable on physical exam. [PMID: 15961866]

What does 98721-4 measure?

This code measures Spontaneous activity.fibrillation 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.