LOINC Code 98492-2: Apolipoprotein E and beta amyloid Alzheimer's risk panel (CSF)

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 Apolipoprotein E & beta amyloid Alzheimer's risk panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

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: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Apolipoprotein E and beta amyloid Alzheimer's risk panel - Cerebral spinal fluid
• Apolipoprotein E & beta amyloid Alzheimer's risk panel
• This panel measures Beta-Amyloid 42/40, their ratio, and ApoE Isoform and Total ApoE in CSF. Test results are further analyzed by an algorithm that calculates a risk assessment score.
• APO; Apo E; ApoE; APOE+ABeta Alz Risk Pnl; Apolipo; Apolipoprot; Apolipoprotein Epsilon; Apolipoproteins; B; Beta-Amyloid; Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; Neuro; Neurology; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; S prime; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid

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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