98856-8
ClinicalUS Urinary bladder Volume post void
Definition
This is a routine in-office procedure that measures the bladder volume in milliliters after a patient micturates. Normally the post void volume should be zero or close to zero. Conditions that prevent complete emptying, such as prostate hypertrophy, result in higher post-void volumes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Volume^post void
Property
Vol
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urinary bladder
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
US
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
US Bladder Volume p vdg
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 98856-8?
LOINC code 98856-8 identifies "US Urinary bladder Volume post void". This is a routine in-office procedure that measures the bladder volume in milliliters after a patient micturates. Normally the post void volume should be zero or close to zero. Conditions that prevent complete emptying, such as prostate hypertrophy, result in higher post-void volumes.
What does 98856-8 measure?
This code measures Volume^post void in Urinary bladder. It belongs to the RAD 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.