LOINC Code 79809-0: Study observation Right ocular fundus Angiography W fluorescein IV

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 Study observation^W fluorescein IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ocular fundus.right.

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: Angiography

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Study observation Right ocular fundus Angiography W fluorescein IV
• Study observation^W fluorescein IV
• This term was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Health's National Eye Institute (NEI) as part of an effort to standardize the data elements collected by the National Ophthalmic Disease Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE).
• Angio; EYE; EYE.ANGIO; EYE.ANGIO.NEI; Finding; Findings; Nominal; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Point in time; R; R ocular fund; Random; RT; Study report; W fluoresc IV

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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