99501-9
ClinicalSex parameter for clinical use
Definition
Sex Parameter for Clinical Use (SPCU) is a parameter that provides guidance on how a recipient should apply settings or reference ranges that are derived from observable information such as an organ inventory, recent hormone lab tests, genetic testing, menstrual status, obstetric history, etc.. This property is intended for use in clinical decision making, and indicates that treatment or diagnostic tests should consider best practices associated with the relevant reference population. When exchanging these concepts, refer to the guidance in the Gender Harmony Implementation Guide [https://hl7.org/xprod/ig/uv/gender-harmony/].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Sex parameter for clinical use
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
ADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOG
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
SPCU
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 99501-9?
LOINC code 99501-9 identifies "Sex parameter for clinical use". Sex Parameter for Clinical Use (SPCU) is a parameter that provides guidance on how a recipient should apply settings or reference ranges that are derived from observable information such as an organ inventory, recent hormone lab tests, genetic testing, menstrual status, obstetric history, etc.. This property is intended for use in clinical decision making, and indicates that treatment or diagnostic tests should consider best practices associated with the relevant reference population. When exchanging these concepts, refer to the guidance in the Gender Harmony Implementation Guide [https://hl7.org/xprod/ig/uv/gender-harmony/].
What does 99501-9 measure?
This code measures Sex parameter for clinical use in ^Patient. It belongs to the ADMIN.PATIENT.DEMOG 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.