Enterprise HealthLOINC/loink/Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes
A universal coding system that identifies laboratory tests and clinical observations for consistent data exchange.
Key facts
- Universal codes for lab tests and clinical observations.
- Pairs with HL7 and SNOMED for reliable exchange.
- Makes results land and trend correctly across systems.
What it means
LOINC gives every lab test and measurement a standard code so a result means the same thing in every system. Paired with HL7 and SNOMED, it is what makes electronic lab reporting and surveillance analytics reliable — a glucose or audiogram result lands in the right place and trends correctly across sources.
Frequently asked
What does LOINC do?
It gives every lab test and clinical observation a universal code, so a result means the same thing in every system. It's the backbone of reliable electronic lab reporting.
How does LOINC support surveillance?
Consistently coded results — a glucose or audiogram value — land in the right place and trend correctly across sources, which is what makes surveillance analytics dependable.
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