LOINC Code 106008-6: Particle matter 2.5 [#/volume] Reporting Period Community Calculated

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 Fine inhalable particles. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Community.

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
• Method: Calculated

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Particle matter 2.5 [#/volume] Reporting Period Community Calculated
• Fine inhalable particles
• This term estimates the annual and monthly ground-level fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Based on global and regional PM2.5 concentrations using information from satellite-, simulation- and monitor-based sources.
• #; ABS; absolute; absolutes; Calc; Calculation; CLIN; Cnt; Count; Count/volume; CT; Fine inhalable particles; Inhalable particles; Number concentration; Number Concentration (count/vol); Particulate matter 2.5; PM 10; PM 2.5; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Report period

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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