LOINC Code 62798-4: Deprecated PhenX measure - personal history of kidney failure

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 - personal history of kidney failure. 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 - personal history of kidney failure
• PhenX measure - personal history of kidney failure
• A questionnaire to determine if the respondent has a history of kidney failure. The risk of developing kidney disease is correlated with family history of kidney disease as well as several conditions (e.g., hypertension) and diseases (e.g., diabetes). Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease in the US.
• H/O; Hx; Measure - personal hx kidney failure; 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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