62575-6
ClinicalPhenX - cancer screenings protocol 070901
Definition
These self-administered questions ask about different cancer screening tests a respondent may have had in the past 3 years. The protocol includes the following screenings: mammogram, pap smear, pelvic examination, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test, colonoscopy, ultrasound of the ovaries, barium enema, chest x-ray, sigmoidoscopy, and digital rectal examination. All respondents are asked questions 1-3. Only female respondents are asked questions 4-8, and only male respondents are asked questions 9 and 10. While not currently performed as part of routine cancer screening, the Working Group recommends including questions about two additional cancer screening procedures: Helical computed tomography (CT) scan and whole body scan.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - cancer screenings protocol 070901
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Cancer screenings proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62575-6?
LOINC code 62575-6 identifies "PhenX - cancer screenings protocol 070901". These self-administered questions ask about different cancer screening tests a respondent may have had in the past 3 years. The protocol includes the following screenings: mammogram, pap smear, pelvic examination, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test, colonoscopy, ultrasound of the ovaries, barium enema, chest x-ray, sigmoidoscopy, and digital rectal examination. All respondents are asked questions 1-3. Only female respondents are asked questions 4-8, and only male respondents are asked questions 9 and 10. While not currently performed as part of routine cancer screening, the Working Group recommends including questions about two additional cancer screening procedures: Helical computed tomography (CT) scan and whole body scan.
What does 62575-6 measure?
This code measures PhenX - cancer screenings protocol 070901 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.