93479-4
LaboratoryObservation interpretation
Definition
The overall interpretation (high/low, abnormal/normal, indeterminate/negative/positive, etc.) of the observation value. In some systems, the observation interpretation is being communicated in v2.x in OBX-8 (Observation Interpretation), in v3 in ObservationInterpretation (CWE) and in FHIR in Observation.interpretation.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/valueset-observation-interpretation.html]
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Observation interpretation
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
XXX
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
MISC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Observation Imp
Display Name
Observation interpretation (Specimen) [Interp]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 93479-4?
LOINC code 93479-4 identifies "Observation interpretation". The overall interpretation (high/low, abnormal/normal, indeterminate/negative/positive, etc.) of the observation value. In some systems, the observation interpretation is being communicated in v2.x in OBX-8 (Observation Interpretation), in v3 in ObservationInterpretation (CWE) and in FHIR in Observation.interpretation.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/valueset-observation-interpretation.html]
What does 93479-4 measure?
This code measures Observation interpretation in XXX. 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.