56117-5
ClinicalWaist Circumference by WHI
Definition
Measurement of the participant's waist circumference is measured at the natural waist.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Circumference
Property
Len
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Abdomen.mid
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
WHI
Details
Class
BDYCRC.MOLEC
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Circumf by WHI
Related Names
AbdAbdoAbdomen+AbdominalBODY CIRCUMFERENCE.MOLECGirthLengthPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandom
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 56117-5?
LOINC code 56117-5 identifies "Waist Circumference by WHI". Measurement of the participant's waist circumference is measured at the natural waist.
What does 56117-5 measure?
This code measures Circumference in Abdomen.mid. It belongs to the BDYCRC.MOLEC 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.