62809-9
ClinicalPhenX - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501
Definition
This protocol provides basic instructions for collecting and processing urine according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. Albumin concentration is measured according to a fluorescent immunoassay (FIA). The protocol also lists reference ranges for healthy adults. The Diabetes Working Group recommends that the urine albumin assay be performed on urine collected during a participant's first morning void but notes that a random sample is also acceptable.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Urinary microalbumin assay proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62809-9?
LOINC code 62809-9 identifies "PhenX - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501". This protocol provides basic instructions for collecting and processing urine according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. Albumin concentration is measured according to a fluorescent immunoassay (FIA). The protocol also lists reference ranges for healthy adults. The Diabetes Working Group recommends that the urine albumin assay be performed on urine collected during a participant's first morning void but notes that a random sample is also acceptable.
What does 62809-9 measure?
This code measures PhenX - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501 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.