81021-8
ClinicalCholesterol intake 24 hour Estimated
Definition
The patient's 24 hour estimated cholesterol intake from all sources including food, beverages, supplements, and via enteral and parenteral routes. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cholesterol intake
Property
MRat
Time Aspect
24H
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Estimated
Details
Class
NUTRITION&DIETETICS
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Cholesterol intake 24h Est
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81021-8?
LOINC code 81021-8 identifies "Cholesterol intake 24 hour Estimated". The patient's 24 hour estimated cholesterol intake from all sources including food, beverages, supplements, and via enteral and parenteral routes. This term was created for, but is not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
What does 81021-8 measure?
This code measures Cholesterol intake in ^Patient. It belongs to the NUTRITION&DIETETICS 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.