39156-5
ClinicalBody mass index (BMI) [Ratio]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body mass index
Property
Ratio
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BDYWGT.ATOM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
BMI
Related Names
BMIbodBodiesBODY WEIGHT.ATOMPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeQuetelet indexRandomRatiosRto
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 39156-5?
LOINC code 39156-5 identifies "Body mass index (BMI) [Ratio]". It measures Body mass index in ^Patient.
What does 39156-5 measure?
This code measures Body mass index in ^Patient. It belongs to the BDYWGT.ATOM 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.