56116-7
ClinicalWidth Arm span
Definition
Individual stands with arms outstretched at shoulder level, and measurement of the arm span is the maximum distance between the extended middle fingers of the right and left hands, measured across the back.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Width
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Arm span
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.PX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Width Arm span
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 56116-7?
LOINC code 56116-7 identifies "Width Arm span". Individual stands with arms outstretched at shoulder level, and measurement of the arm span is the maximum distance between the extended middle fingers of the right and left hands, measured across the back.
What does 56116-7 measure?
This code measures Width in Arm span. It belongs to the H&P.PX 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.