What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 35888-7: RF Guidance for arthrocentesis of Hip

Name: LOINC Code 35888-7: RF Guidance for arthrocentesis of Hip
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:23.499Z

35888-7 is a LOINC code used to identify RF Guidance for arthrocentesis of Hip 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 Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity>Hip.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Lower extremity>Hip.

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: RF

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

RF Guidance for arthrocentesis of Hip
Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid
Asp; Document; EXT; Finding; Findings; Fld; Fluor; Fluoro; Fluoroscopy; Guid; Guide; Guided; Imaging; LE; Leg; Low; Lower extremity joint; MSK; Musculoskeletal; Ortho; Orthopedics; PC fluid asp; Perc; Point in time; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Random

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.

Common synonyms

RF Guidance for arthrocentesis of HipRF Guided Hip ArthrocentesisGuidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluidRADFindPtLower extremity>Hip

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code35888-7

SystemLOINC

Display nameRF Guidance for arthrocentesis of Hip

DescriptionGuidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid

Short nameRF Guided Hip Arthrocentesis

ComponentGuidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluid

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Lower extremity>Hip

ScaleDoc

MethodRF

ClassRAD

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.14

Last changed2.66

Part names

Guidance for percutaneous aspiration of fluidFindPtLower extremity>HipDocRFTrueUnspecifiedHipLower extremityAspirationPercutaneousGuidanceFluidGuidance for percutaneous fluid aspirationFindingPoint in time (spot)Radio fluoroscopy

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