LOINC long common name : Cerumen [Presence] in Ear;
LOINC short name : Cerumen Ear Ql;
LOINC description : The amount of ceruminous debris seen in the left ear by visual inspection of the ear
and/or ear swab or as seen by light microscopy. In veterinary medicine, the presence
of excessive cerumen can cause symptoms of hearing loss, lead to the development of
an infection, and inhibit the effectiveness of topical medications.[MERCK VET: eye-and-ear]
The clinical course for each ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response
to treatment.;
Has component