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loinc license number

loinc_lic_nbr
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The professional license identifier for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the loinc across healthcare systems. 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_lic_nbr

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_lic_nbr VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc license number
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_lic_nbr as loinc_license_number
FROM claims;

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