71442-8

LOINC code 71442-8 identifies "Weight gain [MDSv3]". Gain of 5% or more in the last month or loss of 10% or more in the last 6 months

This code measures Weight gain in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.MDS class in the LOINC classification.

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.