89246-3
ClinicalECOG Performance Status panel
Definition
The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status is a tool used to measure a patient's level of daily functioning and physical ability. The ECOG score ranges from 0 to 5. Lower scores are associated with better functional status, with 0 representing no symptoms or evidence of disease, and 5 representing death. [PMID: 7165009] This panel contains LOINC terms to report the ECOG score [LOINC:89247-1] and its interpretation [LOINC:89262-0].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Performance status panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Details
Class
PANEL.CLIN
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
ECOG Perform Status Pnl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89246-3?
LOINC code 89246-3 identifies "ECOG Performance Status panel". The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status is a tool used to measure a patient's level of daily functioning and physical ability. The ECOG score ranges from 0 to 5. Lower scores are associated with better functional status, with 0 representing no symptoms or evidence of disease, and 5 representing death. [PMID: 7165009] This panel contains LOINC terms to report the ECOG score [LOINC:89247-1] and its interpretation [LOINC:89262-0].
What does 89246-3 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.