LOINC Code 15315-5: Prostate Volume by derived by planimetry (US)
15315-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Prostate Volume by derived by planimetry (US) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostate.
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 Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostate.
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.PLN
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Prostate Volume by derived by planimetry (US)
- Volume
- For this method, a number of parallel B-mode images are recorded which cover the prostate. The prostate is outlined in each image. The system then estimates the volume of the prostate based on these parallel sections. Units in cm3.
- der US; Echography; Genitourinary; GU; Point in time; Prost; Prostatic; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; URO; UROLOGIC.ULTRASOUND; Urology; Vol; Volume
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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