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loinc date

loinc_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The calendar date value for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used to track temporal information related to loinc date. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for loinc management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

loinc_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_dt as loinc_date
FROM claims;

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