AutoICD API

83173-5

Clinical

Grip strength Hand - left Dynamometer

Definition

NIH Toolbox recommended instrument for measuring grip strength is the Jamar Plus Digital dynamometer.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Grip strength

Property

Force

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Hand.left

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Dynamometer

Details

Class

NIH.MOTOR

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Grip strength Hand-L Dynamometer

Related Names

Hand-LLLTMechanical forcePoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomUpper extremity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 83173-5?

LOINC code 83173-5 identifies "Grip strength Hand - left Dynamometer". NIH Toolbox recommended instrument for measuring grip strength is the Jamar Plus Digital dynamometer.

What does 83173-5 measure?

This code measures Grip strength in Hand.left. It belongs to the NIH.MOTOR 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.