38267-1
ClinicalDXA Lumbar spine [T-score] Bone density
Definition
Formula Input Parameter Definitions: BMD = subject's bone mineral density (BMD), MEAN_BMD = mean BMD of reference population, and SD = standard deviation of BMD within reference population.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Views for bone density
Property
Tscore
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Abdomen>Spine.lumbar
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
DXA
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
DXA L-spine T-score BMD
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 38267-1?
LOINC code 38267-1 identifies "DXA Lumbar spine [T-score] Bone density". Formula Input Parameter Definitions: BMD = subject's bone mineral density (BMD), MEAN_BMD = mean BMD of reference population, and SD = standard deviation of BMD within reference population.
What does 38267-1 measure?
This code measures Views for bone density in Abdomen>Spine.lumbar. It belongs to the RAD 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.