: Deprecated Thigh MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
: This entry refers to a thigh MRI test that has been marked deprecated and is no longer actively used in current laboratory or imaging coding systems. It describes magnetic resonance imaging of the soft tissues and bones of the thigh.
[": This slug represents a retired thigh MRI designation and should not be used for current ordering or reporting."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 25004-3
- Short code
- Deprecated Thigh MRI
- Synonyms
- Deprecated Thigh MRI
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mri
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
: What This Entry Represents
: The slug combines "deprecated," indicating the code has been retired, with "thigh" and "MRI," meaning magnetic resonance imaging of the thigh. MRI uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of soft tissues such as muscle, tendon, and bone without using ionizing radiation.
: What a Thigh MRI Shows
: A thigh MRI can display the muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, and bones of the upper leg. It is often used to investigate unexplained pain, swelling, injury, masses, or infections in this region.
: Why the Code Is Deprecated
: Deprecated codes are removed from active use, often because the terminology was updated, merged into another code, or replaced for clarity. Ordering or billing systems may reject this slug, so current, valid codes should be used instead.
: What to Expect During the Exam
: You typically lie still on a table that slides into the MRI machine, and the scan may take some time depending on the area studied. You may hear loud tapping noises, and you should tell the staff about any metal implants or devices beforehand.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
: Clinical significance for a thigh MRI depends on the finding being evaluated, such as muscle injury, soft-tissue mass, or bone abnormality; because this specific code is deprecated, it carries no current clinical or billing validity and should be replaced with an active code.
Short name
: NONE
Frequently asked questions
: Can I still order a test using this deprecated code?
: Does a thigh MRI use radiation?
: Should I tell staff about metal implants before an MRI?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
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