LOINC Code 11626-9: Fetal Quadrant two Amniotic fluid index derived by US

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 Amniotic fluid index. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Am fld space.quadrant two^Fetus.

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: Observation
• Method: US.derived

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Fetal Quadrant two Amniotic fluid index derived by US
• Amniotic fluid index
• Largest pocket of free fluid in one abdominal quadrant. Sound path is perpendicular to the examining table. Individual quadrant values are commonly recorded, but not attempt is not usually made to identify each by specific anatomic site.
• 2; AF; AF space; AFI; Amn; Amnio; Amniotic fluid; der US; Echography; Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; Length; OB; ObGyn; OBSTERICAL; OBSTERICAL.ULTRASOUND; Obstetrical; Obstetrics; Point in time; Q2; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound

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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