62740-6
ClinicalPhenX - symptoms of autism spectrum disorders - child protocol 120903
Definition
The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), also known as the Social and Communication Development Questionnaire, is a 37 question parent report instrument. It is based on a variety of behavioral descriptions of the core features of the autism spectrum (social impairments, communication impairments and repetitive or stereotyped behaviors) from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - symptoms of autism spectrum disorders - child protocol 120903
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Autism disorders child proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62740-6?
LOINC code 62740-6 identifies "PhenX - symptoms of autism spectrum disorders - child protocol 120903". The Childhood Autism Spectrum Test (CAST), also known as the Social and Communication Development Questionnaire, is a 37 question parent report instrument. It is based on a variety of behavioral descriptions of the core features of the autism spectrum (social impairments, communication impairments and repetitive or stereotyped behaviors) from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV).
What does 62740-6 measure?
This code measures PhenX - symptoms of autism spectrum disorders - child protocol 120903 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.