62556-6
ClinicalPhenX - tobacco - age of initiation of use - adolescent protocol 030701
Definition
Measurement to ascertain the respondent's age of initiation of first/regular use of cigarettes, which can be used to calculate duration of use and pack-years measures. There are two questions in this protocol. The first question is asked of respondents classified as a "Smoker" or "Non Smoker" in the Tobacco - Smoking Status (Adolescent Protocol). The second question is asked of three categories of smokers: "Current Every-Day Smoker" as well as "Current Some-Day Smoker" and "Former Smoker" if these last two respondent categories had also responded "yes" to the last question in the Tobacco - Smoking Status (Adolescent Protocol).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - tobacco - age of initiation of use - adolescent protocol 030701
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Tobac age init use adoles proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62556-6?
LOINC code 62556-6 identifies "PhenX - tobacco - age of initiation of use - adolescent protocol 030701". Measurement to ascertain the respondent's age of initiation of first/regular use of cigarettes, which can be used to calculate duration of use and pack-years measures. There are two questions in this protocol. The first question is asked of respondents classified as a "Smoker" or "Non Smoker" in the Tobacco - Smoking Status (Adolescent Protocol). The second question is asked of three categories of smokers: "Current Every-Day Smoker" as well as "Current Some-Day Smoker" and "Former Smoker" if these last two respondent categories had also responded "yes" to the last question in the Tobacco - Smoking Status (Adolescent Protocol).
What does 62556-6 measure?
This code measures PhenX - tobacco - age of initiation of use - adolescent protocol 030701 in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.PHENX 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.