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loinc start time

loinc_start_tm
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

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

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  loinc_start_tm as loinc_start_time
FROM claims;

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