74013-4
ClinicalAlcoholic drinks per day
Definition
Average daily alcohol intake for a patient. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), a standard drink is equal to 14.0 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. This amount of pure alcohol is found in 12-ounces of beer, 8-ounces of malt liquor, 5-ounces of wine, and 1.5-ounces or a "shot" of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, or whiskey).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Alcoholic drinks per D
Property
NRat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Alcohol drinks per D
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74013-4?
LOINC code 74013-4 identifies "Alcoholic drinks per day". Average daily alcohol intake for a patient. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), a standard drink is equal to 14.0 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. This amount of pure alcohol is found in 12-ounces of beer, 8-ounces of malt liquor, 5-ounces of wine, and 1.5-ounces or a "shot" of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, or whiskey).
What does 74013-4 measure?
This code measures Alcoholic drinks per D in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX 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.