LOINC Code 62548-3: Deprecated PhenX measure - alcohol - maximum drinks in 24 hours

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 - alcohol - maximum drinks in 24H. 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 - alcohol - maximum drinks in 24 hours
• PhenX measure - alcohol - maximum drinks in 24H
• Question asks respondent about his or her maximum consumption of alcoholic beverages in a 24-hour period. This measure is used to assess the participant's maximum drinking level within a 24-hour period. The data can be used to derive an indicator of binge drinking.
• Alc; alcoholic; Measure - alcohol max drinks in 24h; 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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