72165-4
SurveysPediatric systolic blood pressure percentile [Per age, sex and height]
Definition
The percentile of a patient's systolic blood pressure (SBP) indicates the relative position of the patient's SBP value among a given population. For children and teens, the interpretation of SBP is age, sex, and height-specific.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pediatric systolic 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 72165-4?
LOINC code 72165-4 identifies "Pediatric systolic blood pressure percentile [Per age, sex and height]". The percentile of a patient's systolic blood pressure (SBP) indicates the relative position of the patient's SBP value among a given population. For children and teens, the interpretation of SBP is age, sex, and height-specific.
What does 72165-4 measure?
This code measures Pediatric systolic 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.