LOINC Code 70265-4: Protein in pericardial fluid/Protein in serum (Pericard fld+S/P) [Relative ratio]

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 Protein.pericard fld/Protein.serum. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Pericard fld+Ser/Plas.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Protein in pericardial fluid/Protein in serum
• Protein.pericard fld/Protein.serum
• Total protein concentration is typically lower in pericardial fluid compared to serum. The ratio of total protein in pericardial fluid to serum is determined to differentiate exudate and transudate conditions.
• Chemistry; Pcar; Pericard fld+SerPl; Pericardial Fluid; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot Pcar; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Relative ratio; Ser; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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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