72143-1
SurveysSex [HL7.v3]
Definition
Sex of the patient, created for HL7 v3's "Administrative gender" concept, which represents the sex of a person used for adminstrative purposes (such as registering a patient in a hospital EHR). [https://www.hl7.org/fhir/v3/AdministrativeGender/index.html]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sex
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
HL7.v3
Details
Class
SURVEY.GNHLTH
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 72143-1?
LOINC code 72143-1 identifies "Sex [HL7.v3]". Sex of the patient, created for HL7 v3's "Administrative gender" concept, which represents the sex of a person used for adminstrative purposes (such as registering a patient in a hospital EHR). [https://www.hl7.org/fhir/v3/AdministrativeGender/index.html]
What does 72143-1 measure?
This code measures Sex 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.