LOINC long common name : Titanium [Moles/volume] in Blood;
LOINC short name : Titanium Bld-sCnc;
LOINC description : Titanium alloys are used in artificial joints, prosthetic devices, and implants. Titanium
dioxide allows osseointegration between an artificial medical implant and bone. While
monitoring titanium concentrations are not a measure of toxicity, measurements are
useful for the early detection of titanium alloy implant wear, breakdown, or failure,
as the patient's blood titanium metal ion concentrations are likely to elevate above
the expected range. [PMID: 11061457];
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