89244-8
ClinicalKarnofsky Performance Status panel
Definition
The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is a tool used to measure a patient's functional status. It can be used to compare the effectiveness of different therapies and to help assess the prognosis of certain patients, such as those with certain cancers. The KPS score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores are associated with better functional status, with 100 representing no symptoms or evidence of disease, and 0 representing death [PMID: 23870327]. This panel contains LOINC terms to report the KPS score [LOINC: 89243-0] and its interpretation [LOINC: 89245-5].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Performance status panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Karnofsky
Details
Class
PANEL.CLIN
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
KPS panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89244-8?
LOINC code 89244-8 identifies "Karnofsky Performance Status panel". The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is a tool used to measure a patient's functional status. It can be used to compare the effectiveness of different therapies and to help assess the prognosis of certain patients, such as those with certain cancers. The KPS score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores are associated with better functional status, with 100 representing no symptoms or evidence of disease, and 0 representing death [PMID: 23870327]. This panel contains LOINC terms to report the KPS score [LOINC: 89243-0] and its interpretation [LOINC: 89245-5].
What does 89244-8 measure?
This code measures Performance status panel in ^Patient. It belongs to the PANEL.CLIN 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.