86551-9
ClinicalInfluenza vaccine cycle
Definition
The type of influenza vaccine (e.g. seasonal or non-seasonal) used. The seasonal flu shot protects against influenza viruses predicted to be the most common during the upcoming season based on research. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance for healthcare personnel vaccinations. For NHSN, seasonal is the default answer.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Influenza vaccine cycle
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Vaccine
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
VACCIN
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Influenza vaccine cycle
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 86551-9?
LOINC code 86551-9 identifies "Influenza vaccine cycle". The type of influenza vaccine (e.g. seasonal or non-seasonal) used. The seasonal flu shot protects against influenza viruses predicted to be the most common during the upcoming season based on research. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance for healthcare personnel vaccinations. For NHSN, seasonal is the default answer.
What does 86551-9 measure?
This code measures Influenza vaccine cycle in Vaccine. It belongs to the VACCIN 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.