Volume (vol.)
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Vol. | ||
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Definition in words |
Integral product of length, x, breadth, y and height, z | ||
Definition by equation |
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Result type |
Rational scale |
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Numerical values from 0-∞ |
Unit |
fL, pL, nL, µL, mL, L, mm3, m3, µm3 etc. Note: Liter (L) is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI units. |
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Reference |
Ferard G, Dybkaer R, Fuentes-Arderiu X. Compendium of Terminology and Nomenclature of Properties in Clinical Laboratory Sciences : Recommendations 2016. 1 ed: Royal Society of Chemistry; 2016. 182 p. |
Laboratory field |
Examples |
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Clinical Chemistry |
Example 1 | |
Generic abbreviated |
NPU04168 Pt(B)—Erythrocytes; volume(proc.) = ? L
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Full form with a result |
NPU04168 Patient(Blood)—Erythrocytes; volume(procedure) = 1.5 litre
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Abbreviated form with a result | NPU04168 Pt(B)—Erythrocytes; volume(proc.) = 1.5 L | |
Written expression | The volume of Erythrocytes in Mr. Smith’s blood [1.5] L. The measurement is performed according to procedure defined by the laboratory. | |
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Example 2 | ||
Generic abbreviated form |
NPU03795 Pt—Blood; vol.(proc.) = ? L
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Full form with a result |
NPU03795 Patient—Blood; volume(procedure) = 5 litre
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Abbreviated form with a result | NPU03795 Pt—Blood; vol.(proc.) = 5 L | |
Written expression | The volume of Mr. Smith’s blood [5] L. The measurement is performed according to procedure defined by the laboratory. | |
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Reproduction and Fertility |
Example 3
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Generic abbreviated form |
NPU03412 Pt—Semen; vol.(proc.) = ? mL
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Full form with a result |
NPU03412 Patient—Semen; volume(procedure) = 1.5 millilitre
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Abbreviated form with a result | NPU03412 Pt—Semen; vol.(proc.) = 1.5 mL | |
Written expression | The volume of Mr. Smith’s Semen is [1.5] mL. The measurement is performed according to procedure defined by the laboratory. | |
Equation | ||
Example 4 | ||
Generic abbreviated form |
NPU01529 Pt—Cervical mucus; vol. = ? mL
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Full form with a result |
NPU01529 Patient—Cervical mucus; volume = 50 millilitre
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Abbreviated form with a result |
NPU01529 Pt—Cervical mucus; vol. = 50 mL |
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Written expression | The volume of Mrs. Smith’s Cervical mucus is [50] mL. | |
Equation | ||
Reference |
NPU database, https://www.ifcc.org/ifcc-scientific-division/sd-committees/c-npu/npusearch/ and http://www.labterm.dk/default.aspx |
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Kind-of-property
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Nominal kind-of-property
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Kind-of-quantity
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Unitary kind-of-quantity
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Rational unitary kind-of-quantity
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Volume
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Reference |
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Date | Term | Note |
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1996-01-01 | Volume | Term established in the NPU terminology |
NPU term identifier |
QU50050 |