LOINC Code 61431-3: Deprecated PhenX measure - breastfeeding
61431-3 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - breastfeeding 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 PhenX measure - breastfeeding. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
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 PhenX measure - breastfeeding. 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: DEPRECATED
- Method: PhenX
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Deprecated PhenX measure - breastfeeding
- PhenX measure - breastfeeding
- A measure to assess whether a baby was breastfed, the duration of breastfeeding, and when solid foods were introduced. Breastfeeding is advantageous for both mothers and their child. Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants. Its components are easy to digest and include antibodies that can protect infants from bacterial and viral infections and growth factors that may prevent chronic diseases later in life. Research indicates that women who breastfeed may have lower rates of certain breast and ovarian cancers and are more likely to return to their pregravid weight faster than those who do not breastfeed.
- Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; 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.
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