LOINC Code 62956-8: Deprecated PhenX measure - celiac sprue assay
62956-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Deprecated PhenX measure - celiac sprue assay 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 - celiac sprue assay. 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 - celiac sprue assay. 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 - celiac sprue assay
- PhenX measure - celiac sprue assay
- This is a two-step serologic measure to determine whether a person is positive for celiac sprue, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy. The purpose of this measure is to determine the presence of celiac disease, an intolerance to dietary glutens that has protean manifestations. Surveys in other countries have found celiac sprue in about 0.5 percent to 1.0 percent of the population. Celiac sprue may well be as common in the United States, but it has not been adequately examined.
- 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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