LOINC Code 62795-0: PhenX - diabetic peripheral neuropathy protocol 140401

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 - diabetic peripheral neuropathy protocol 140401. 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 - diabetic peripheral neuropathy protocol 140401
• The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) consists of 15 yes or no questions that assess feelings in the legs and feet (distal symmetric polyneuropathy). The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument also includes a clinical examination which is not included here.
• Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Periph; 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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