98146-4

LOINC Code


LOINC code98146-4
name
descriptionOST is a is a simple questionnaire to identify osteoporosis risk and facilitate bone mineral density (BMD) testing. OST is based on two variables: weight and age. The score is calculated by (Weight (kg) - Age (years)) x 0.2. Scores of less than 2 indicate increased risk and highlight the need for bone densitometry. [PMID: 29946735]
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentOsteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool
property-
timePt  =  Point in time:  To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
system^Patient
scale-
methodOsteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool

Additional Names

short nameCLIN; CLIN.RISK; Pan; Panel; PANEL.CLINICAL; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

Basic Attributes

classPANEL.CLIN.RISK
type2  Clinical
order vs. observationOST

History/Usage

first released
last updated2.71
last change typeADD  - added

Related Names

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