LOINC Code 100348-2: Model for end-stage liver disease sodium score

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Model for end-stage liver disease sodium score. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Model for end-stage liver disease sodium score
• The MELDNa (MELD Sodium score) is a disease severity scoring system applied to adult liver patients that incorporates the serum sodium. It is calculated based on hemodialysis, serum sodium, serum creatinine, total bilirubin and INR.
• Dis; Diseases; Dz; MELDNa score; Na; Na+; Organ Transplant; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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