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This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

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LOINC Code 62961-8: PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501

Name: LOINC Code 62961-8: PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:42.801Z

62961-8 is a LOINC code used to identify PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501 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 - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501. 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
Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501

This protocol is divided into two parts. Part I consists of abdominal computed tomography (CT) imaging to measure liver fat, or hepatic steatosis. Part II is a secondary analysis and consists of abdominal CT imaging to determine the normal distribution of abdominal organ volumes. Organs are outlined by hand on each CT image by using a computer. The organs studied include left and right kidneys, left and right adrenals, spleen, pancreas, and liver; the first lumbar vertebrae are also studied. This measure exposes participants to radiation, so the risk and benefit need to be considered for each individual. Because of the exposure to radiation, this measure should only be performed on a subject when there is a strong indication to do so. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans for upper abdominal disorders (liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, adrenal glands) can be done while shielding the pelvis of potentially childbearing women to reduce risk. The Gastrointestinal Working Group (WG) would also like to note the following1. estimates of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat can be made with limited assessment of sections at the L3/4 level (Irlbeck et al., 2010); 2. automated volume estimates can be used (with a couple of references); and 3. electronic images should be stored for secondary analysis of organ-specific measures.

Abd; Abdo; Abdomen; CTabdominal organs proto; 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.

Common synonyms

PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501CTabdominal organs protoPANEL.PHENX-Pt^PatientPhenX

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code62961-8

SystemLOINC

Display namePhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501

Short nameCTabdominal organs proto

ComponentPhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501

Property-

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

Scale-

MethodPhenX

ClassPANEL.PHENX

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.36

Last changed2.81

Part names

PhenX - computed tomography (CT) of the abdominal organs protocol 190501-Pt^PatientPhenXPoint in time (spot)

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