71895-7
SurveysPediatric blood pressure screening results
Definition
Interpretation and review of screening blood pressure results - Clinicians use the blood pressure percentile and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Blood Pressure Tables for Children and Adolescents to interpret blood pressure results when screening for hypertension. The 95th percentile provides a BP level that defines hypertension.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pediatric blood pressure screening results
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71895-7?
LOINC code 71895-7 identifies "Pediatric blood pressure screening results". Interpretation and review of screening blood pressure results - Clinicians use the blood pressure percentile and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Blood Pressure Tables for Children and Adolescents to interpret blood pressure results when screening for hypertension. The 95th percentile provides a BP level that defines hypertension.
What does 71895-7 measure?
This code measures Pediatric blood pressure screening results in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.GNHLTH 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.