LOINC Code 62558-2: Deprecated PhenX measure - cumulative lifetime alcohol exposure

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 - cumulative lifetime alcohol exposure. 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 - cumulative lifetime alcohol exposure
• PhenX measure - cumulative lifetime alcohol exposure
• Measure to determine total lifetime alcohol use. To obtain information on total lifetime alcohol use, including information on specified time periods in the life course, because alcohol intake has been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers.
• Alc; alcoholic; Exp; Measure cumul life alcohol exp; 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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