LOINC Code 62897-4: Deprecated PhenX measure - alkaline phosphatase
62897-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - alkaline phosphatase 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 - alkaline phosphatase. 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 - alkaline phosphatase. 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 - alkaline phosphatase
- PhenX measure - alkaline phosphatase
- This measure is a bioassay to determine the concentration of alkaline phosphatase in serum or plasma. This measure is used to determine the respondent's serum or plasma concentration of alkaline phosphatase in international units per liter (IU/L). An abnormal level of alkaline phosphatase is an indication of various conditions/diseases, such as liver and parathyroid disease. Alkaline phosphatase is also a marker of bone formation and as such is used to determine the presence of conditions that affect bone turnover, such as Paget's disease or vitamin D deficiency.
- Alk; Alk phos; Alkaline phos; Alkaline phosphatase.total; ALKP; ALP; AP; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Phos; Phosphtase; 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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