LOINC Code 74755-0: Placental growth factor (S) [Mass/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 Placental growth factor. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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

• Placental growth factor [Mass/volume] in Serum
• Placental growth factor
• The placental growth factor (PlGF) assay is for use in the diagnosis of preeclampsia, in conjunction with the sFlt-1 assay, other diagnostic tests, and clinical information. This test employs an in vitro quantitative measurement of placental growth factor (PlGF) in human serum. This term is based on, but not limited in use to, the Elecsys PIGF (Human placental growth factor) assay.
• Chemistry; Fac; Fact; Level; Mass concentration; PIGF; Placent; Placenta; Placntl; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Serum; 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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