LOINC Code 62539-2: Deprecated PhenX measure - environmental exposures - plastic exposures at work and home

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 - environmental exposures - plastic exposures at work and home. 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 - environmental exposures - plastic exposures at work and home
• PhenX measure - environmental exposures - plastic exposures at work and home
• Questions about recent renovations and the type of flooring and walls in the person's work environment and residence. Plasticized materials are often found in many building materials, such as walls, flooring, tabletops, and furniture. Plasticized materials emit chemicals (phthalates) that may cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, and may be associated with other adverse health outcomes.
• Job; Measure - envir plast exp work home; Occupation; 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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