66746-9
LaboratorySpecimen type
Definition
The LOINC Answer List provided with this term is an example. Other answer lists can be used, such as those drawn from SNOMED CT or the HL7 Version 2 Table 0487 for Specimen Type.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/v2/0487/] It is recommended that the Specimen type be recorded in the SPM-4 segment of HL7 v2 messages or Specimen.type in FHIR rather than using a LOINC code.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Observation
Property
Type
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Specimen
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SPEC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Specimen type
Display Name
Observation Nom (Spec)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 66746-9?
LOINC code 66746-9 identifies "Specimen type". The LOINC Answer List provided with this term is an example. Other answer lists can be used, such as those drawn from SNOMED CT or the HL7 Version 2 Table 0487 for Specimen Type.[https://www.hl7.org/fhir/v2/0487/] It is recommended that the Specimen type be recorded in the SPM-4 segment of HL7 v2 messages or Specimen.type in FHIR rather than using a LOINC code.
What does 66746-9 measure?
This code measures Observation in Specimen. It belongs to the SPEC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.