LOINC Code 62579-8: Deprecated PhenX measure - oral health - consumption of sweet beverages

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 - oral health - consumption of sweet beverages. 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 - oral health - consumption of sweet beverages
• PhenX measure - oral health - consumption of sweet beverages
• A measure to assess concentrated intake of sweet beverages in children between 3 and 5 years of age. This measure assesses fermentable carbohydrates (i.e., sugary drinks) that are risk factors for dental caries. This assessment can be useful in understanding the oral health status of young children.
• Measure - oral sweet beverages; 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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