LOINC Code 47214-2: Homeostasis model assessment Qn

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 Homeostasis model assessment. 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: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Homeostasis model assessment
• Used to quantify insulin resistance. Formulat is Glucose (mg/dL)) x Insulin (mU/mL) / 405 or Glucose (mmol/L)x Insulin (µU/mL) / 22.5
• Arbitrary concentration; Chemistry; HOMA; Homeostatis Model Assessment; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

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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