79151-7
ClinicalKnown allergies to food or environmental agents
Definition
This term is used to report a patient's known allergies to food or environmental agents. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the eHistory.07 variable included in the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS). A suggested list of SNOMED CT environmental/food allergies is available on the NEMSIS download site (http://nemsis.org/v3/resources.html).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Known allergies to food or environmental agents
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
H&P.HX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Allergies to food environment
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79151-7?
LOINC code 79151-7 identifies "Known allergies to food or environmental agents". This term is used to report a patient's known allergies to food or environmental agents. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the eHistory.07 variable included in the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS). A suggested list of SNOMED CT environmental/food allergies is available on the NEMSIS download site (http://nemsis.org/v3/resources.html).
What does 79151-7 measure?
This code measures Known allergies to food or environmental agents 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.