LOINC Code 61548-4: Deprecated PhenX measure - fiber intake
61548-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - fiber intake 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 - fiber intake. 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 - fiber intake. 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 - fiber intake
- PhenX measure - fiber intake
- A measure to estimate an individual's daily average intake of fiber over the last 30 days as measured in grams. The Institutes of Medicine (IOM) set an Adequate Intake (AI) for Total Fiber in foods at 38 and 25 grams/day for young men and women respectively, based on the intake level observed to protect against coronary heart disease. Fiber decreases the absorption of fatty acids and cholesterol from the gut and may also reduce postprandial blood glucose concentrations and potentially have a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity.
- Fibers; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Roughage
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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