LOINC Code 80521-8: Uroflowmetry study
80521-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Uroflowmetry study in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Uroflowmetry study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genitourinary system.
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 Uroflowmetry study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Genitourinary system.
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: Uroflowmetry
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Uroflowmetry study
- This study involves the parameters measured by uroflowmetry (Peak flowrate, time to peak flow, voided volume, flow time, voiding time, average flowrate and residual urine), and interpretation.
- CLIN; Document; Finding; Findings; GU; Point in time; Random; Study report; Uroflow; Uroflowmetry Stdy
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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