LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 61193-9: Clarity (Pleur fld fetus)

61193-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Clarity (Pleur fld fetus) 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 Clarity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld^Fetus.

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 Clarity. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plr fld^Fetus.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Clarity of Pleural fluid from Fetus
  • Clarity
  • Fetal; Gyn; Gynecology; Nominal; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Pleural; Pleural fluid; Point in time; Random; SPEC; thoracentesis fluid; Typ

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

Clarity (Pleur fld fetus)Clarity of Pleural fluid from FetusClarity Plr FetusClaritySPECFetal ClarityType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code61193-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameClarity (Pleur fld fetus)
DescriptionClarity
Short nameClarity Plr Fetus
ComponentClarity
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Plr fld^Fetus
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.34
Last changed2.34

Consumer names

Fetal Clarity

Part names

ClarityTypePtPlr fld^FetusNomPoint in time (spot)

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