LOINC Code 62613-5: PhenX - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG protocol 090201

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 - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG protocol 090201. 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: DISCOURAGED
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• PhenX - respiratory - arterial blood gas - ABG protocol 090201
• This protocol describes the procedures for blood collection for arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. It involves puncturing an artery with a thin needle and syringe and drawing a small volume of blood. The most common puncture site is the radial artery at the wrist, but sometimes the femoral artery in the groin or other sites are used.
• Gases; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Resp arterial blood gas proto

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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