LOINC Code 62697-8: Deprecated PhenX measure - visual acuity
62697-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - visual acuity 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 measure - visual acuity. 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 measure - visual acuity. 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 - visual acuity
- PhenX measure - visual acuity
- Measurement of clarity or sharpness of vision, which is the ability of the eye to see and distinguish fine details. This assessment will provide information on rates of good to poor visual acuity in the cohort studied. The level of visual acuity is related to all ocular diseases and disorders, and is considered to be the most significant vital sign of ocular function. Visual acuity is often used to stratify respondents for more valid related comparisons, such as refractive errors (use or need for glasses or contact lens correction), which can be genetically influenced.
- Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Refraction; VA
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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