59780-7
ClinicalImmunization series
Definition
Identifies the vaccine series upon which the evaluations and recommendatinos for this vaccine group are based on. A vaccine series is one set of rules that fulfills the requirements of immunization. Each series or rule set may have different minimum and maximum age rules, intervals, etc. For example, there are several ways to accomplish the goal of Hepatitis B vaccination: (1) three adequately sized and appropriately spaced doses of any type of Hep B vaccine, (2) two doses of Recombivax adult formulation received by an adolescent, (3) three doses of a Hep B/HIB combination vaccine, or (4) three doses of of Hep A/Hep B vaccine.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Immunization series
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
VACCIN
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Immunization series
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 59780-7?
LOINC code 59780-7 identifies "Immunization series". Identifies the vaccine series upon which the evaluations and recommendatinos for this vaccine group are based on. A vaccine series is one set of rules that fulfills the requirements of immunization. Each series or rule set may have different minimum and maximum age rules, intervals, etc. For example, there are several ways to accomplish the goal of Hepatitis B vaccination: (1) three adequately sized and appropriately spaced doses of any type of Hep B vaccine, (2) two doses of Recombivax adult formulation received by an adolescent, (3) three doses of a Hep B/HIB combination vaccine, or (4) three doses of of Hep A/Hep B vaccine.
What does 59780-7 measure?
This code measures Immunization series in ^Patient. It belongs to the VACCIN 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.