LOINC Code 104620-0: DNA fragmentation index FC (Sem) [Molar ratio]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component DNA fragmentation index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Semen.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both
• Method: Flow cytometry

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• DNA fragmentation index in Semen by Flow cytometry (FC)
• DNA fragmentation index
• Data for red and green fluorescence are collected by flow cytometry and transformed to determine the degree of red fluorescence in the sperm population, known as the DNA fragmentation index (DFI). DFI measures abnormal chromatin structure.
• Deoxyribonucleic acid; Dynamic; Ejaculate; FC; Molecular pathology; MOLPATH; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scrto; Sem; Seminal fluid; Smn; SMPLS; Substance concentration ratio; Substance ratio

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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