LOINC Code 62675-4: Deprecated PhenX measure - testes development

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 - testes development. 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 - testes development
• PhenX measure - testes development
• The orchidometer is one method used to measure testes size which is an indication of testes development. The orchidometer consists of a string of twelve numbered wooden or plastic elipsoid beads of increasing size measured as volume. The purpose of the orchidometer is to measure testes size. Because testicular growth correlates with the onset of puberty and the initiation of spermatogenesis, this measure is used to confirm pubertal onset and the presence of sperm production. Small testes may indicate either primary or secondary hypogonadism and large testes (macroorchidism) may indicate fragile X syndrome, a common cause of mental retardation.
• 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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