LOINC Code 14348-7: Specific gravity Refractometry (Periton fld)

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 Observation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton fld.

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: Refractometry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Specific gravity of Peritoneal fluid by Refractometry
• Observation
• Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Chemistry; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Refract; Sp Gr

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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