LOINC Code 15327-0: Prostate Adenoma Volume by derived by planimetry (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 Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Prostate.adenoma.

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.planimetry

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Prostate Adenoma Volume by derived by planimetry (US)
• Volume
• For this method, a number of parallel B-mode images are recorded which cover the prostate adenoma. The adenoma is outlined in each image. The system then estimates the volume of the adenoma based on these parallel sections. Units in cm3.
• der US; Echography; Genitourinary; GU; PLN; Point in time; Prost; Prostatic; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; ULS; Ultrasound; URO; UROLOGIC.ULTRASOUND; Urology; US.derived.PLN; 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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