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98904-6

Laboratory

Osmotic fragility panel of Red Blood Cells

Definition

Osmotic fragility tests are used to help diagnose various types of spherocytosis, including hereditary spherocytosis and some types of congenital hemolytic anemias.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Osmotic fragility panel

Property

-

Time Aspect

Pt

System

RBC

Scale Type

-

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PANEL.HEM/BC

Order/Observation

Order

Short Name

OF Pnl RBC

Display Name

Osmotic fragility panel (RBC)

Related Names

ErythrocytesFragFragilHEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTSOFOF PnlOsmoOsmo FragPanPANEL.HEMATOLOGY& CELL COUNTSPanlPnlPoint in timeRandomRed blood cellsRed blood corpusles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 98904-6?

LOINC code 98904-6 identifies "Osmotic fragility panel of Red Blood Cells". Osmotic fragility tests are used to help diagnose various types of spherocytosis, including hereditary spherocytosis and some types of congenital hemolytic anemias.

What does 98904-6 measure?

This code measures Osmotic fragility panel in RBC. It belongs to the PANEL.HEM/BC 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.