LOINC Code 72720-6: Base excess.100% oxygenated standard Calc (BldC) [Moles/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 Base excess.100% oxygenated^^standard. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldC.

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
• Method: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Base excess.100% oxygenated [Moles/volume] standard in Capillary blood by calculation
• Base excess.100% oxygenated^^standard
• Base excess of fully oxygenated capillary blood.
• Base ex; Base ex.oxy; BE; Blood - capillary; BSE; Calc; Calculation; Cap bld; Cap blood; Capillary bld; Capillary blood; Chemistry; EXS; Finger stick; Level; Lung; Point in time; Pulmonary; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory; SBE; std; Substance Concentration

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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