LOINC Code 87915-5: PET+CT Guidance for localization of tumor of Skull vertex to mid-thigh-- W 18F-FDG IV and W contrast 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 Guidance for localization of tumor^W 18F-FDG IV+W Contrast IV. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Whole body>Skull vertex to mid-thigh.

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: PT+CT

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• PET+CT Guidance for localization of tumor of Skull vertex to mid-thigh-- W 18F-FDG IV and W contrast IV
• Guidance for localization of tumor^W 18F-FDG IV+W Contrast IV
• bod; Bodies; c; CAT scan; Computed tomography; Computerized tomography; Contr; Contra; Contrst; Cranial; Cranium; CT scan; Document; Femoral; Femur; Finding; Findings; Guid; Guide; Guided; Head; Imaging; Local; Lower extremity; PET Scan; PET+CT; Point in time; Position Emmision Tomography; Positron Emission Tomography; Rad; RADIOLOGY; Radnuc.PET; Random; Tum loc; Vert to thigh; W 18F-FDG+contr IV; W contr IV; WB; WC

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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