45242-5
ClinicalTuberculosis treatment start date
Definition
Current LOINC codes focus on diagnosis, not treatment. However, there is a code for medication administered. If that were used, the actual medication would be carried in OBX.5. Can we assume that TB treatment is the provision of medication?
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Tuberculosis treatment start date
Property
Date
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Reported
Details
Class
ART
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
TB Tx start date
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 45242-5?
LOINC code 45242-5 identifies "Tuberculosis treatment start date". Current LOINC codes focus on diagnosis, not treatment. However, there is a code for medication administered. If that were used, the actual medication would be carried in OBX.5. Can we assume that TB treatment is the provision of medication?
What does 45242-5 measure?
This code measures Tuberculosis treatment start date in ^Patient. It belongs to the ART 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.