86954-5
LaboratoryForeign material [Presence] in Food
Definition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency whose duties include protecting the public by verifying food safety. When foreign material is found in the food supply, the FDA will publicize the finding and assist in the recall of the affected food. [https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/default.htm] The FDA uses the words foreign material, filth, and extraneous material interchangably, as any material that clearly does not belong in a food product. Examples of foreign material in food include metal or class shards, insects, and rodent excreta. [https://www.fda.gov/scienceresearch/fieldscience/laboratorymanual/ucm171979.htm]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Foreign material
Property
PrThr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Food
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MICRO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Foreign material Food Ql
Display Name
Foreign material Ql (Food)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 86954-5?
LOINC code 86954-5 identifies "Foreign material [Presence] in Food". The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency whose duties include protecting the public by verifying food safety. When foreign material is found in the food supply, the FDA will publicize the finding and assist in the recall of the affected food. [https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/default.htm] The FDA uses the words foreign material, filth, and extraneous material interchangably, as any material that clearly does not belong in a food product. Examples of foreign material in food include metal or class shards, insects, and rodent excreta. [https://www.fda.gov/scienceresearch/fieldscience/laboratorymanual/ucm171979.htm]
What does 86954-5 measure?
This code measures Foreign material in Food. It belongs to the MICRO 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.