81912-8
ClinicalAmino acid intake panel
Definition
This panel contains terms to capture the type and amount of amino acids consumed by a patient. Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life, and can be classified into essential amino acids (cannot be made by the body), and nonessential amino acids (can be synthesized within the body or derived in the body from essential amino acids). This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Amino acid intake panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
-
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.NUTRITION&DIET
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Amino acid intake Pnl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 81912-8?
LOINC code 81912-8 identifies "Amino acid intake panel". This panel contains terms to capture the type and amount of amino acids consumed by a patient. Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life, and can be classified into essential amino acids (cannot be made by the body), and nonessential amino acids (can be synthesized within the body or derived in the body from essential amino acids). This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition Assessment Language.
What does 81912-8 measure?
This code measures Amino acid intake panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.NUTRITION&DIET 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.