AutoICD API

70959-2

Surveys

Protein catabolic rate adjusted for body weight based on Serum or Plasma [Calculated]

Definition

Indicates patient's Normalized Protein Catabolic Rate (nPCR)

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Protein catabolic rate^^adjusted for body weight

Property

MRat

Time Aspect

XXX

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Calculated

Details

Class

SURVEY.ESRD

Order/Observation

N/A

Related Names

?TmadjBdy weightbodBodiesCalcCalculationESRDESRD surveyMass RatemRatePlPlasmaPlsmPRProtQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRSurveyWt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 70959-2?

LOINC code 70959-2 identifies "Protein catabolic rate adjusted for body weight based on Serum or Plasma [Calculated]". Indicates patient's Normalized Protein Catabolic Rate (nPCR)

What does 70959-2 measure?

This code measures Protein catabolic rate^^adjusted for body weight in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the SURVEY.ESRD 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.