LOINC Code 62620-0: Deprecated PhenX measure - respiratory - immunoglobulin E - total and specific

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 - immunoglobulin E - total and specific. 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 - immunoglobulin E - total and specific
• PhenX measure - respiratory - immunoglobulin E - total and specific
• Immunoglobulin E (IgE) (Total and Specific) are the class of antibodies produced in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes, and are responsible for allergic reactions. Total and allergen specific serum IgE concentrations were chosen because they have been used extensively in studies of allergy-associated lung diseases. Measurement of total and allergen specific IgE permits quantitative differentiation of individuals with atopy from those without atopy.
• Immune globulin; Immuno; Immunoglob; Immunoglobin; Imunoglbon; Imunoglobn; Measure - resp immunoglobulin E; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Spec; Tot; Totl

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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