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loinc primary indicator

loinc_prim_ind
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The primary designation 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_prim_ind

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_prim_ind as loinc_primary_indicator
FROM claims;

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