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Milk Consumption Frequency (Deprecated Patient-Reported Measure)

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

A patient-reported dietary question asking how often milk is consumed. This is a historical questionnaire measure and is not a laboratory test.

Quick summary

["This measure records milk-consumption frequency but is deprecated and is not used for laboratory diagnosis."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
61508-8
Short code
Deprecated How often did you have MILK,
Synonyms
Deprecated How often did you have MILK,
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Ref low
3.5
Ref high
5
Critical range
2.5 N/A – 6.5 N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
phenx
CPT
84132
SNOMED
110742001
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This is a patient-reported dietary questionnaire item asking how often you have milk. It does not analyze blood, urine, or another laboratory specimen.

Why might I need this test?

Milk intake frequency may be collected in nutrition surveys or dietary assessments to describe eating habits and relationships between diet and health. This particular measure has been deprecated.

How is the test performed?

You would answer a question about how often you drink milk or include it in your diet. No sample collection or laboratory analysis is involved.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed. Answer based on your usual milk-consumption habits unless the questionnaire provides a specific reporting period.

Reference range

Adult: 3.5-5.0 mmol/LN/A

Specimen: serum

No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Milk Intake Frequency

Frequently asked questions

Is this a blood test?
No. This is a dietary questionnaire item, and no blood or other laboratory specimen is required.
What does “deprecated” mean?
It means this measure is no longer actively maintained or routinely recommended for current use.
Can the result diagnose a milk allergy or lactose intolerance?
No. The question only asks about consumption frequency and cannot diagnose milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or another medical condition.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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