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LOINC Code 56086-2: Adult Waist Circumference Protocol

56086-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Adult Waist Circumference Protocol 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 Adult Waist Circumference Protocol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Adult Waist Circumference Protocol. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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
  • Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Adult Waist Circumference Protocol
The state of the science does not indicate a clear choice of protocol at this time. Therefore, the PhenX Anthropometrics Working Group recommends that all three protocols (three different body sites, protocols A, B, and C below) be utilized in measuring waist circumference in adults. Furthermore, the protocols used should be recorded. NoteWaist circumference is measured on pregnant females. However, national reference data do not include pregnant females. For study participants, aged 16 years and older (protocols A-C): A. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES): Measurement of the participant's abdominal (waist) circumference is made at the uppermost lateral border of the ilium using a tape measure. B. Women's Health Initiative / For Good Measure Study: Measurement of the participant's waist circumference is made at the natural waist. C. Framingham Heart Study: Measurement of the participant's waist circumference is performed at the umbilicus (e.g., navel or belly button).
Girth; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; PhenX; Pnl; Point in time; Random

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.

Common synonyms

Adult Waist Circumference ProtocolAdult Waist CircumfPANEL.PHENX-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code56086-2
SystemLOINC
Display nameAdult Waist Circumference Protocol
Short nameAdult Waist Circumf
ComponentAdult Waist Circumference Protocol
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
ClassPANEL.PHENX
StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.29
Last changed2.81

Part names

Adult Waist Circumference Protocol-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

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