LOINC Code 62612-7: Deprecated PhenX measure - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG

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 - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG. 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 - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG
• PhenX measure - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG
• An Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test is performed using blood from an artery. The test is used to determine the pH of the blood, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and the bicarbonate level. ABG testing is mainly used in critical care and pulmonary medicine, to assess oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base status. This test is used to check how well the lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood. An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is conducted to evaluate for severe breathing problems and lung diseases, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This test is also used to determine the need for mechanical ventilation.
• Gases; Measure - resp arterial blood gas; 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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