71896-5
SurveysPediatric blood pressure percentile [Per age, sex and height]
Definition
The percentile of a patient's blood pressure (BP) indicates the relative position of the patient's BP value among a given population. For children and teens the interpretation of BP is age, sex, and height-specific.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pediatric blood pressure percentile
Property
Prctl
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Per age, sex and height
Details
Class
SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71896-5?
LOINC code 71896-5 identifies "Pediatric blood pressure percentile [Per age, sex and height]". The percentile of a patient's blood pressure (BP) indicates the relative position of the patient's BP value among a given population. For children and teens the interpretation of BP is age, sex, and height-specific.
What does 71896-5 measure?
This code measures Pediatric blood pressure percentile 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.