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loinc reference

loinc_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_ref as loinc_reference
FROM claims;

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