87527-8
LaboratoryFasting duration
Definition
Information regarding the number of hours that the patient has been fasting, which information is relevant for interpreting certain laboratory results, such as glucose, or for determining fasting status prior to a surgical or other type of procedure.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Fasting duration
Property
Time
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MISC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fasting duration Time Patient
Display Name
Fasting duration [Time]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87527-8?
LOINC code 87527-8 identifies "Fasting duration". Information regarding the number of hours that the patient has been fasting, which information is relevant for interpreting certain laboratory results, such as glucose, or for determining fasting status prior to a surgical or other type of procedure.
What does 87527-8 measure?
This code measures Fasting duration in ^Patient. It belongs to the MISC 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.