LOINC Code 95348-9: Left corrective lens UV transmittance by Lensmeter

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 UV transmittance. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Corrective lens.left.

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: Lensmeter

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Left corrective lens UV transmittance by Lensmeter
• UV transmittance
• UV (ultra violet) transmittance indicates the percentage of UV light that is transmitted through the lens. Lenses with lower UV transmittance values block more UV light.
• by LM; Corr lens; EYE; EYE.LENSOMETRY; Focimeter; L; L corr lens; Lensometer; LM; LT; Number fraction; Ophthalmology; Ophtho; Ophthy; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Ultraviolet Ray; UVT

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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