62811-5
ClinicalPhenX - urinary creatinine assay for kidney function protocol 141601
Definition
This protocol provides basic instructions for collecting and processing urine according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. Creatinine concentration in a participant's morning urine sample is measured according to the Jaffe rate method. The protocol also lists reference ranges for healthy adults. The Diabetes Working Group recommends that the urine creatinine assay be performed on urine collected during a participant's morning void, but notes that a random sample is also acceptable.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
PhenX - urinary creatinine assay for kidney function protocol 141601
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
PhenX
Details
Class
PANEL.PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Urinary creatinine assay proto
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 62811-5?
LOINC code 62811-5 identifies "PhenX - urinary creatinine assay for kidney function protocol 141601". This protocol provides basic instructions for collecting and processing urine according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. Creatinine concentration in a participant's morning urine sample is measured according to the Jaffe rate method. The protocol also lists reference ranges for healthy adults. The Diabetes Working Group recommends that the urine creatinine assay be performed on urine collected during a participant's morning void, but notes that a random sample is also acceptable.
What does 62811-5 measure?
This code measures PhenX - urinary creatinine assay for kidney function protocol 141601 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.