LOINC Code 62588-9: PhenX - oral health - fluoride use protocol 080601
62588-9 is a LOINC code used to identify PhenX - oral health - fluoride use protocol 080601 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 - oral health - fluoride use protocol 080601. 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 - oral health - fluoride use protocol 080601. 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: ACTIVE
- Panel type: Panel
- Method: PhenX
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- PhenX - oral health - fluoride use protocol 080601
- These questions address fluoride use by adults and children. The participant is asked about the use of fluoridated toothpaste and dietary fluoride supplements. The Working Group recommends that interviewers should be instructed to establish and document the biological or familial relationship between the respondent and family member.
- Fl; Oral fluoride use proto; 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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