LOINC Code 33914-3: GFR Creatinine-based formula (MDRD)/1.73 sq M [Vol rate/Area]

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 Glomerular filtration rate. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

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: DISCOURAGED
• Order vs observation: Both
• Method: Creatinine-based formula (MDRD)/1.73 sq M

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Glomerular filtration rate [Volume Rate/Area] in Serum or Plasma by Creatinine-based formula (MDRD)/1.73 sq M
• Glomerular filtration rate
• Chemistry; GFR; Glom; Modification of Diet in Renal Disease; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; Square Meter; SR; Volume rate/area; Volume Rate/Ratio

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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