88425-4
SurveysTotal physical activity.active transportation domain [IPAQ]
Definition
A patient's total physical activity in the active transportation domain can be reported as a continuous variable based on the duration (e.g. in minutes) and frequency (e.g. days) of bicycling and walking to and from work, to do errands or to go from place to place. The activity level is reported in MET-minutes/week or MET-minutes/day, although the former is more frequently used and is thus suggested.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Total physical activity.active transportation domain
Property
ARat
Time Aspect
7D
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
IPAQ
Details
Class
SURVEY.IPAQ
Order/Observation
Observation
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88425-4?
LOINC code 88425-4 identifies "Total physical activity.active transportation domain [IPAQ]". A patient's total physical activity in the active transportation domain can be reported as a continuous variable based on the duration (e.g. in minutes) and frequency (e.g. days) of bicycling and walking to and from work, to do errands or to go from place to place. The activity level is reported in MET-minutes/week or MET-minutes/day, although the former is more frequently used and is thus suggested.
What does 88425-4 measure?
This code measures Total physical activity.active transportation domain in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.IPAQ 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.