Back to search

loinc start date

loinc_start_dt
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The beginning date value for a logical observation identifiers names and codes. Used to track temporal information related to loinc start date. 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_start_dt

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  loinc_start_dt VARCHAR(100),  -- loinc start date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_start_dt as loinc_start_date
FROM claims;

Looking for more healthcare terms?

Browse our complete library of 65,000+ standardized healthcare data terms

Browse All Terms