LOINC display name : Viscosity Ql (Cervical mucus);
LOINC long common name : Viscosity of Cervical mucus Qualitative;
LOINC short name : Visc Cerv mucus Ql;
LOINC 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.;