LOINC Code 70267-0: Protein in peritoneal fluid/Protein in serum (Periton 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.periton fld/Protein.serum. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Periton 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 peritoneal fluid/Protein in serum
• Protein.periton fld/Protein.serum
• Total protein concentration is typically lower in peritoneal fluid compared to serum. The ratio of total protein in peritoneal fluid to serum is determined to help diagnose the cause of peritonitis and/or ascites (cirrohotic vs. malignant).
• Ascites; Ascitic fluid; Ascitis; Chemistry; Periton fld+SerPl; Peritoneal fluid; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PR; Prot; Prot Prt; Prt; 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.

Common synonyms

Frequently asked questions