LOINC Code 105750-4: Lactose challenge (methane breath test) panel (Exhl gas)

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 Lactose challenge panel-methane. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exhl gas.

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: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Lactose challenge (methane breath test) panel - Exhaled gas
• Lactose challenge panel-methane
• Used to order methane breath test
• Breath; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; ExG; Exhaled gas; Exhaled gas (=breath); Gases; Lactose BT; Lactose challenge meth Pnl; Lactose challenge Pnl; LTT; Pan; PANEL.CHALLENGE; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

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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