63882-5
ClinicalHave you ever used progesterone or a progestin [CA Teachers]
Definition
Sometimes another type of female hormone, progesterone (or "progestin"), is given for symptoms of menopause, either alone or in combination with estrogen. The most frequently used progestin is Provera® (medroxyprogestoerone acetate).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Have you ever used progesterone or a progestin
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
California Teachers Study
Details
Class
PHENX
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Ever progesterone progestin CTS
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 63882-5?
LOINC code 63882-5 identifies "Have you ever used progesterone or a progestin [CA Teachers]". Sometimes another type of female hormone, progesterone (or "progestin"), is given for symptoms of menopause, either alone or in combination with estrogen. The most frequently used progestin is Provera® (medroxyprogestoerone acetate).
What does 63882-5 measure?
This code measures Have you ever used progesterone or a progestin in ^Patient. It belongs to the 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.