LOINC Code 79399-2: Synovial fluid analysis panel (Syn fld)

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 Synovial fluid analysis panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Synv fld.

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: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Synovial fluid analysis panel - Synovial fluid
• Synovial fluid analysis panel
• This panel contains terms used to report basic synovial fluid examination results, including appearance, the presence of crystals, and quantitative results for protein, glucose, erythrocytes, and leukocytes.
• Chemistry; Joint aspirate; Joint fld; Joint flu; Joint fluid; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; SF; SNV; Syn; Syn fl; Synov; Synovial fld analysis Pnl; Synovial fluid

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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