LOINC Code 98488-0: Liver fibrosis score Calculated by FIB4 (S) [Score]

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 Liver fibrosis score. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

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: Observation
• Method: Calculated.FIB4

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Liver fibrosis score in Serum Calculated by FIB4
• Liver fibrosis score
• The FIB-4 index is a simple noninvasive approach using selected laboratory measures (AST, ALT, platelet count) in combination with patient age to assess if an individual is at higher risk for advanced liver fibrosis (F3-F4).
• Calc; Calc.FIB4; Calculation; Chemistry; Hepatology; Liver; Liver fibr score; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Scale; Scre; Serum; SR

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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