LOINC Code 72873-3: E2 High sensitivity method [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 Estradiol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type 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
• Method: High sensitivity

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Estradiol (E2) [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma by High sensitivity method
• Estradiol
• Quantitative measures of estradiol by high sensitivity assays (e.g. LC/MS/MS) are necessary to measure low levels in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment and to enable diagnosis of pre-pubertal children and post-menopausal status in women.
• 17-beta estradiol; Chemistry; E2; Gyn; Gynecology; HS; Level; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Oestradiol; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; 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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