Clinical

The official registered long name assigned to a LOINC code as defined by the Regenstrief Institute. This fully qualified name precisely identifies the clinical observation, including component, property, time aspect, system, scale, and method, used in formal clinical documentation and regulatory reporting.

The hierarchical depth position of a LOINC code within the LOINC ontology or a derived clinical terminology structure. Indicates whether the code represents a panel, order group, or individual observation, supporting tree-based navigation and grouping in clinical data systems.

A reference identifier associated with licensing or versioning metadata for a LOINC code entry within a clinical terminology system. May track the version or release under which the LOINC code was adopted, supporting compliance with terminology licensing requirements in health IT implementations.

A likely repurposed or incorrectly templated field within a LOINC reference table. In context, this may capture a status classification indicating whether a LOINC code is active, deprecated, trial, or discouraged, reflecting the current lifecycle state of the observation identifier in the terminology system.

The enterprise-level master identifier assigned to a LOINC code record, enabling consistent cross-system reference to a standardized clinical observation. Used in master data management to maintain a single authoritative identifier across laboratory, EHR, and health information exchange platforms.

The upper boundary value associated with a LOINC-coded clinical observation, typically used to define reference range limits or valid value constraints for a quantitative lab or diagnostic result. Supports result validation and abnormal flag logic in clinical decision support systems.

A patient medical record number stored in association with a LOINC-coded observation record, linking a standardized clinical observation identifier to a specific patient encounter or longitudinal health record for tracking and retrieval in clinical data repositories.

A middle name or initial component stored within a LOINC reference context, likely representing a secondary name segment of a LOINC long common name or part name attribute used to fully qualify and distinguish related clinical observation identifiers in terminology management systems.

The lower boundary value associated with a LOINC-coded clinical observation, typically defining the minimum valid or reference range value for a quantitative lab or diagnostic measurement. Used in result validation, reference range management, and clinical decision support rule evaluation.

A mobile contact number stored within a LOINC reference or associated entity record. In clinical data systems, this may link a LOINC-coded observation to a responsible party or ordering entity, capturing a mobile contact for follow-up on laboratory or diagnostic results.

The system username or user identifier of the individual who last updated a LOINC code record in the clinical terminology or reference data repository. Supports audit trail requirements by tracking who made changes to LOINC mappings, descriptions, or associated metadata.

The calendar date on which a LOINC code record was most recently updated in the clinical reference data system. Used in terminology version management and audit logging to track when changes to LOINC mappings, attributes, or status designations were applied to the data repository.

The timestamp indicating the exact time a LOINC code record was last modified in the clinical reference data system. Combined with the modified date, provides a precise audit trail for changes to LOINC code attributes, mappings, or status updates in terminology management workflows.

The display label assigned to a LOINC code, representing the human-readable name of the clinical observation or laboratory test. Used across EHR interfaces, lab reporting systems, and health information exchanges to present standardized observation identifiers in a clinically meaningful format.

Free-text annotation associated with a LOINC code record, capturing supplementary context such as implementation guidance, mapping rationale, known limitations, or clinical usage notes. Supports terminology governance and helps data stewards apply LOINC codes correctly in clinical data systems.

The unique numeric identifier assigned by the Regenstrief Institute to a specific LOINC code, formatted as a numeric string with a check digit. Serves as the universal reference for a standardized clinical observation or laboratory test across interoperable health information systems and data exchanges.

The date a symptom, condition, or clinical finding began, linked to a specific LOINC-coded observation. Captured in clinical data systems to establish temporal context for diagnoses, lab results, and patient-reported symptoms within longitudinal health records.

The peripheral blood oxygen saturation percentage recorded as a LOINC-coded vital sign observation. Corresponds to LOINC code 2708-6 or 59408-5, measuring arterial oxygen levels via pulse oximetry or blood gas analysis in clinical and inpatient care settings.

The actual dollar amount reimbursed for a LOINC-coded laboratory or diagnostic service on a healthcare claim. Reflects the adjudicated payment after contractual adjustments, used in claims processing and cost analysis for clinical observation services.

The date on which payment was issued for a LOINC-coded diagnostic or laboratory service claim. Used in claims adjudication workflows to track reimbursement timing, reconcile remittance advice, and support financial reporting for clinical observation charges.