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loinc deleted indicator

loinc_del_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The removal status flag for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used to track the current state or condition of the loinc. 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_del_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_del_ind VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc deleted indicator
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_del_ind as loinc_deleted_indicator
FROM claims;

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