LOINC Code 52855-4: Total population of age 60-64 years Population
52855-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Total population of age 60-64 years Population in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Total population of age 60-64Y. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Nursing unit}^Population.
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 Total population of age 60-64Y. It is commonly used with the system or sample type {Nursing unit}^Population.
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
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Total population of age 60-64 years Population
- Total population of age 60-64Y
- Number fraction; Nursing Management Minimum Data Set; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Survey; SURVEY.NMMDS; Tot; Total population of age 60-64 years; Totl
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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