79333-1
LOINC Code
| LOINC code | 79333-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| name | ||
| description | Cervical mucus is continuously produced by the secretory cells of the endocervix, and its quality and quantity vary depending upon the hormonal status of the estrous cycle. The viscosity of the cervical mucus is one of the factors which determine the ability of spermatozoa to penetrate into the uterine cavity. Viscosity is the measurement of resistance of a liquid to flow and can be measured using qualitative or quantitative methods. | |
| status | ACTIVE | |
Fully-Specified Name | ||
| component | Viscosity | |
| property | Visc = Viscosity | |
| time | Pt = Point in time: To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements. | |
| system | Cvm = Cervical mucus | |
| scale | Ord = Ordinal: Ordered categorical responses, e.g., 1+, 2+, 3+; positive, negative; reactive, indeterminate, nonreactive. | |
| method | ||
Additional Names | ||
| short name | Cerv mucus; Cervical mucus; Genital tract; Ordinal; Point in time; QL; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Screen; SPEC; Vicos; Viscos; Viscosity | |
Basic Attributes | ||
| class | SPEC | |
| type | 1 Laboratory | |
| order vs. observation | Visc Cerv mucus | |
History/Usage | ||
| first released | ||
| last updated | 2.54 | |
| last change type | ADD - added | |
Related Names | ||
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