LOINC Code 82264-3: MET by measured RMR panel

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 Metabolic equivalent of task by measured resting metabolic rate panel. 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
• Order vs observation: Subset
• Panel type: Convenience group

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• MET by measured RMR panel
• Metabolic equivalent of task by measured resting metabolic rate panel
• This panel includes terms for the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) calculated based on either measured, estimated or reported exercise metabolic rate and the measured resting metabolic rate (RMR).
• 1 minute; Average; Avg; Basal Metabolic Rate; BMR; CLIN; EE; Energy expenditure; MET by meas RMR Pnl; Pan; PANEL.CLINICAL; Panl; Pnl; RMR; RMR Pnl

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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