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loinc index

loinc_idx
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The position number for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. 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_idx

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_idx as loinc_index
FROM claims;

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