LOINC Code 60020-5: LDH Pyruvate to lactate reaction (Periton fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]

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 Lactate dehydrogenase. 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: Reaction: pyruvate to lactate

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Lactate dehydrogenase [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Peritoneal fluid by Pyruvate to lactate reaction
• Lactate dehydrogenase
• 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-propionate; 2-hydroxy-propionic acid; Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Catalytic Concentration; Chemistry; Dehydrog; Dehyrdogenase; L.D.H; Lact; Lactic acid; Lactic acid dehydrogenase; LD; LDH; L-lactate; L-lactate dehydrogenase; P to L; Peritoneal fluid; Point in time; Prt; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; React; Rxn; Tumor marker

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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