21840-4
ClinicalSex [NAACCR v.11]
Definition
Code for the sex of the patient, created for the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sex
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NAACCR v.11
Details
Class
TUMRRGT
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Sex NAACCR v.11
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 21840-4?
LOINC code 21840-4 identifies "Sex [NAACCR v.11]". Code for the sex of the patient, created for the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) Data Standards and Data Dictionary Version 11.
What does 21840-4 measure?
This code measures Sex in ^Patient. It belongs to the TUMRRGT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.