LOINC Code 62504-6: Deprecated PhenX measure - substance - lifetime use
62504-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - substance - lifetime use 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 - substance - lifetime use. 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 - substance - lifetime use. 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 - substance - lifetime use
- PhenX measure - substance - lifetime use
- Question asking the respondent if s/he has ever used a drug during his or her entire life. This measure can be used to assess the participant's lifetime use of any drug. The question is often used as a prelude to more detailed questions about alcohol use to screen out individuals who have ever used these substances.
- Measure - subst lifetime use; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Subs
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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