LOINC Code 62809-9: PhenX - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501

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 - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501. 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 - urinary microalbumin assay for kidney function protocol 141501
• This protocol provides basic instructions for collecting and processing urine according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) methods. Albumin concentration is measured according to a fluorescent immunoassay (FIA). The protocol also lists reference ranges for healthy adults. The Diabetes Working Group recommends that the urine albumin assay be performed on urine collected during a participant's first morning void but notes that a random sample is also acceptable.
• FCN; Func; Funct; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Urinary microalbumin assay 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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