LOINC Code 87444-6: Electron (Water) [Electrical Conductivity]

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 Electron. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Water.

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

• Electron [Electrical Conductivity] of Water
• Electron
• The ability or power of water that contains ions to conduct electricity. Electrical conductivity may be expressed as micromhos per centimeter [umho/cm] in the U.S. or as Siemens per meter [S/m] in SI units. The more ions present (ionic contamination) in the water, the higher the conductivity.
• Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SPEC; Wat

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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