LOINC Code 62706-7: PhenX - refractive error - adult protocol 111401

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 - refractive error - adult protocol 111401. 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: ACTIVE
• Panel type: Panel
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• PhenX - refractive error - adult protocol 111401
• The refractive error of each eye is measured using the Humphrey Automated Refractor (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA). After use of the autorefractor, the autorefractor-generated refractive error for each eye is dialed in to the phoropter and the participant's visual acuity is checked. If the visual acuity is worse than 20/20, then subjective refraction is performed. This protocol uses the Humphrey Automated Refractor (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA). Other instruments can be used to measure refractive error. If other instruments are used, the reproducibility of the measurements should be comparable to those acquired with this protocol. In addition, when other instruments are used to collect these measurements, the manufacturer and model of equipment should be recorded. These other devices may require some different steps than are described in this protocol. Investigators should follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions to ensure quality control.
• Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Refractive error adult 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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