LOINC Code 23943-4: Xylose 2 Hr post dose xylose PO (Bld) [Mass/Vol]

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 Xylose^2H post dose xylose PO. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

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

• Xylose [Mass/volume] in Blood --2 hours post dose xylose PO
• Xylose^2H post dose xylose PO
• 120 min; 120 minutes; 120min; 2 hours; 2h p Xyl PO; After; Blood; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; D-xylose; Level; Mass concentration; p dose; p Xyl PO; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; WB; Whole blood; Xylose absorption test

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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