89263-8
ClinicalSpecial circumstances associated observations panel
Definition
This panel contains all of the "Special circumstances" LOINC codes that are used to report the specific context during which a particular measurement was taken, where that context may affect the measurement value. Circumstances that can affect measurement of certain variables include when the patient is asleep, in pain, crying, febrile, or during a period of apnea. This panel is attached to the generic LOINC code for each measurement so that the circumstance under which the measurement was taken can be reported along with the primary result.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Special circumstances associated observations panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CLIN
Order/Observation
Subset
Short Name
Special circ assoc obs pnl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89263-8?
LOINC code 89263-8 identifies "Special circumstances associated observations panel". This panel contains all of the "Special circumstances" LOINC codes that are used to report the specific context during which a particular measurement was taken, where that context may affect the measurement value. Circumstances that can affect measurement of certain variables include when the patient is asleep, in pain, crying, febrile, or during a period of apnea. This panel is attached to the generic LOINC code for each measurement so that the circumstance under which the measurement was taken can be reported along with the primary result.
What does 89263-8 measure?
This code measures Special circumstances associated observations 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.