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LOINC Code 70965-9: Kt/V.Hemodialysis [Daugirdas II]

70965-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Kt/V.Hemodialysis [Daugirdas II] 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 Kt/V.Hemodialysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Kt/V.Hemodialysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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: TRIAL
  • Order vs observation: Observation
  • Method: Daugirdas II

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

  • Kt/V.Hemodialysis [Daugirdas II]
  • Kt/V.Hemodialysis
  • Indicates the Single Pool Kt/V value for Hemodialysis by Daugirdas II Method.Kt/V = -In(R - 0.008 * t) + (4-3.5 * R) * UF/W
  • 2; ESRD; ESRD survey; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ratios; Rto; Survey

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

Kt/V.Hemodialysis [Daugirdas II]Kt/V.HemodialysisSURVEY.ESRDRatioPt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code70965-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameKt/V.Hemodialysis [Daugirdas II]
DescriptionKt/V.Hemodialysis
ComponentKt/V.Hemodialysis
PropertyRatio
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
MethodDaugirdas II
ClassSURVEY.ESRD
Example unitsratio
StatusTRIAL
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.40
Last changed2.67

Part names

Kt/V.HemodialysisRatioPt^PatientQnDaugirdas IIPoint in time (spot)

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