# General **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/general/4.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.loinc.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.loinc.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.loinc.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Short Name Change to MCV](https://forum.loinc.org/t/short-name-change-to-mcv/2475)
**Author:** [@klpennyp18](https://forum.loinc.org/u/klpennyp18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/short-name-change-to-mcv/2475 "2025-04-03T23:22:28Z")
In LOINC code Version 2.79 (NAM), the short name is “RBC Auto." It is also noted that “the change reason Changed Short Name from ‘Erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume’ to ‘MCV’ for succinctness,” but MCV was not put in … --- ## [Social Determinants of Health/Social History](https://forum.loinc.org/t/social-determinants-of-health-social-history/2540)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/social-determinants-of-health-social-history/2540 "2025-05-05T22:01:50Z")
Does LOINC capture Route of administration\* \[Possibly Common\] Route of administration\* Tobacco Route of administration\* Vape Route of administration\* Alcohol Route of administration\* Substances Route of administratio… --- ## [LOINC V2.79 possible mismatches between Component Column info and Long\_Common\_Name Column](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-v2-79-possible-mismatches-between-component-column-info-and-long-common-name-column/2424)
**Author:** [@Aldaca01](https://forum.loinc.org/u/Aldaca01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-v2-79-possible-mismatches-between-component-column-info-and-long-common-name-column/2424 "2025-05-01T16:03:13Z")
Dears, There is a mismatch in the V2.79 LoincTableCore.csv file - please see printscreen. --- ## [Genomic LOINC Codes and SNOMED LOINC Edition](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genomic-loinc-codes-and-snomed-loinc-edition/2531)
**Author:** [@kevinmayfield49](https://forum.loinc.org/u/kevinmayfield49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genomic-loinc-codes-and-snomed-loinc-edition/2531 "2025-05-01T15:09:39Z")
I’m working on a Genomics project in the England, UK and we should only be using SNOMED CT codes but have noticed most standards for genetics (HL7 v2, FHIR and openEHR) are referencing LOINC. Logically, the SNOMED LOINC… --- ## [Using Order codes for reports](https://forum.loinc.org/t/using-order-codes-for-reports/2527)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/using-order-codes-for-reports/2527 "2025-04-29T17:45:55Z")
We’re considering encoding Micro reports (bacteriology, parasitology, virology, mycology, mycobacteriology) from VistA in FHIR. There are order codes but we can’t use them because the result relationship we can trace is :… --- ## [LOINC Listening Session at AMIA Clinical Informatics Conference in Anaheim](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-listening-session-at-amia-clinical-informatics-conference-in-anaheim/2526)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-listening-session-at-amia-clinical-informatics-conference-in-anaheim/2526 "2025-04-29T13:53:00Z")
Join us on May 20, 2025 for a special opportunity to sound off on LOINC’s educational resources. We’ll be at the AMIA Clinical Informatics Conference in Anaheim, California for special listening sessions. Participants wi… --- ## [File with loinc code and oid HL7 code related](https://forum.loinc.org/t/file-with-loinc-code-and-oid-hl7-code-related/2520)
**Author:** [@angeloradici](https://forum.loinc.org/u/angeloradici)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/file-with-loinc-code-and-oid-hl7-code-related/2520 "2025-04-26T16:12:13Z")
Hi is possible to download a File with loinc code and oid HL7 code related? With translation in Italian Thanks --- ## [Failing during import of Loinc\_2.80.zip into HAPI FHIR server](https://forum.loinc.org/t/failing-during-import-of-loinc-2-80-zip-into-hapi-fhir-server/2509)
**Author:** [@z80pio](https://forum.loinc.org/u/z80pio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/failing-during-import-of-loinc-2-80-zip-into-hapi-fhir-server/2509 "2025-04-11T18:47:31Z")
I am trying to import latest definitions on the fhir HAPI server, but failing.. % hapi-fhir-cli upload-terminology -d Loinc\_2.80.zip -v r4 -t \[localhost:8080/fhir\] -u http://loinc.org -s 10GB :fire: HAPI FHIR 8.0.0 - … --- ## [LOINC code is automatically converted into date format data](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-is-automatically-converted-into-date-format-data/2500)
**Author:** [@maryhan01](https://forum.loinc.org/u/maryhan01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-is-automatically-converted-into-date-format-data/2500 "2025-04-08T13:47:20Z")
I have a serious but trivial problem. I can’t fix the problem that some LOINC codes in Excel are automatically converted to date format. Is there a way to prevent it from automatically converting to date? Please let … --- ## [MCV Short Name Change](https://forum.loinc.org/t/mcv-short-name-change/2489)
**Author:** [@klpennyp18](https://forum.loinc.org/u/klpennyp18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/mcv-short-name-change/2489 "2025-04-03T23:35:24Z")
In a previous post, I was informed by Steven Wagers that what I pointed out below was an error that would need to be addressed. Can you please advise if there is a timeframe for this fix and if there is any way that I ca… --- ## [LOINC use of the class name MOLPATH VS MOLPATH.MUT](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-use-of-the-class-name-molpath-vs-molpath-mut/2494)
**Author:** [@beverlygk](https://forum.loinc.org/u/beverlygk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-use-of-the-class-name-molpath-vs-molpath-mut/2494 "2025-04-03T16:29:37Z")
As we look at the LOINC content for genetic testing, the class distinction is not clear. Can you please point me to any editorial guidelines to distinguish why you use MOLPATH vs MOLPATH.MUT? thankyou --- ## [Microbiology tests classified as order/observation not necessarily indicative of positive lab value?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/microbiology-tests-classified-as-order-observation-not-necessarily-indicative-of-positive-lab-value/2498)
**Author:** [@csm8r](https://forum.loinc.org/u/csm8r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/microbiology-tests-classified-as-order-observation-not-necessarily-indicative-of-positive-lab-value/2498 "2025-04-02T13:55:59Z")
We want to identify patients with a history of Shigella in trinetx data so used a query with the ICD10CM code for shigellosis as well as the LOINC codes: 46455-2 (Shigella sp DNA) 80350-2 (Shigella species+EIEC invasio… --- ## [Epic Users and LOINC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/epic-users-and-loinc/2471)
**Author:** [@wyndib](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wyndib)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/epic-users-and-loinc/2471 "2025-03-19T13:19:35Z")
Has anyone had any issues with item 50 missing on LOINC records as part of the 2.80 update? --- ## [Search for LOINC codes with keywords using the FHIR REST API](https://forum.loinc.org/t/search-for-loinc-codes-with-keywords-using-the-fhir-rest-api/1634)
**Author:** [@aparolini](https://forum.loinc.org/u/aparolini)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/search-for-loinc-codes-with-keywords-using-the-fhir-rest-api/1634 "2025-03-18T13:43:23Z")
Hello, I’m trying to use the FHIR REST API to find a LOINC code containing a given keyword. A bit like SearchLOINC, but using the API directly. For example I want to find a test result containing “calcium”: According … --- ## [New LOINC Code 107249-5 "Test dose Qualitative" Meaning](https://forum.loinc.org/t/new-loinc-code-107249-5-test-dose-qualitative-meaning/2463)
**Author:** [@js050784](https://forum.loinc.org/u/js050784)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/new-loinc-code-107249-5-test-dose-qualitative-meaning/2463 "2025-03-12T18:20:06Z")
I was wondering if you might be able to clarify what the code represents? Initially I thought it may represent a question for if a test dose was given, but after a bit of research it appears that there are other possib… --- ## [LOINC webinar on March 25](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-webinar-on-march-25/2462)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-webinar-on-march-25/2462 "2025-03-12T15:26:04Z")
ICYMI on our email list, LOINC is hosting a special webinar on March 25 to discuss our most recent releases. The event will also introduce first production release of the LOINC Ontology, our ongoing collaboration with SN… --- ## [Name changes from percent to ratio in 2.79 and 2.80](https://forum.loinc.org/t/name-changes-from-percent-to-ratio-in-2-79-and-2-80/2441)
**Author:** [@meerawhy](https://forum.loinc.org/u/meerawhy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/name-changes-from-percent-to-ratio-in-2-79-and-2-80/2441 "2025-02-27T19:04:11Z")
Hi there, I noticed that there were sizable name changes to concepts that were once representative of percentages but are now ratios, particularly for tests related to CBC and CMP. Was this intentional? code | … --- ## [RSV genetic sequencing and lineage LOINC codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/rsv-genetic-sequencing-and-lineage-loinc-codes/2258)
**Author:** [@sarshadmansab](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sarshadmansab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/rsv-genetic-sequencing-and-lineage-loinc-codes/2258 "2025-02-27T17:43:28Z")
Hello, I am looking for RSV-specific LOINC codes pertaining to sequencing and lineage by molecular genetics method but can’t seem to find any. Can you please point me to the right direction? --- ## [File patch for Version 2.79](https://forum.loinc.org/t/file-patch-for-version-2-79/2428)
**Author:** [@rgressle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/rgressle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/file-patch-for-version-2-79/2428 "2025-02-25T18:04:41Z")
Is there an estimated date of when the File patch for Version 2.79 will be released? --- ## [Loinc 106173-8 (general comment)and Loinc 96777-8 (AHC HRSN screening)](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-106173-8-general-comment-and-loinc-96777-8-ahc-hrsn-screening/2433)
**Author:** [@lpipp1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lpipp1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-106173-8-general-comment-and-loinc-96777-8-ahc-hrsn-screening/2433 "2025-02-25T14:35:02Z")
Would it be appropriate to use loinc 106173-8 General comment, to indicate “screened”, or “patient declined screening”, as it relates to AHC Hrsn screening, Loinc 96777-8? --- ## [Loinc code for SDOH - screened and patient declined screening](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-for-sdoh-screened-and-patient-declined-screening/2419)
**Author:** [@lpipp1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lpipp1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-for-sdoh-screened-and-patient-declined-screening/2419 "2025-02-21T23:47:47Z")
I want to make a flowsheet for loinc 96777-8 - AHC HRSN, with answers/observation/results, that would state - patient screened -for patients that completed the questionnaire, or patient declined screening . I looked thro… --- ## [Classification of FilmArray Codes in LOINC: Non-Probe Detection?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/classification-of-filmarray-codes-in-loinc-non-probe-detection/2421)
**Author:** [@niritkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/niritkeren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/classification-of-filmarray-codes-in-loinc-non-probe-detection/2421 "2025-02-21T01:57:23Z")
Hello, I am responsible for mapping testing codes for clinical laboratories to LOINC. I was wondering if a code for FilmArray should be classified under non-probe detection? --- ## [Loinc code for "patient declined screening"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-for-patient-declined-screening/2392)
**Author:** [@lpipp1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lpipp1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-code-for-patient-declined-screening/2392 "2025-02-12T15:17:05Z")
Our office is giving patients the HRSN screening tool to complete once a year. We need to track those who decline filling out the questionnaire. Is there a loinc code we could use to indicate patient declined to fill out… --- ## [General codes for NAA](https://forum.loinc.org/t/general-codes-for-naa/2300)
**Author:** [@niritkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/niritkeren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/general-codes-for-naa/2300 "2025-02-11T20:36:41Z")
Hi, My name is Nirit Keren, and I am the Manager of Data Gathering and Genetic Monitoring from Labs at the Israeli Ministry of Health. We are currently implementing LOINC codes in our disease investigation processes. No… --- ## [Clarification on LOINC Panel 85353-1: Inclusion of Vital Signs and Body Measurements](https://forum.loinc.org/t/clarification-on-loinc-panel-85353-1-inclusion-of-vital-signs-and-body-measurements/2317)
**Author:** [@aadi968](https://forum.loinc.org/u/aadi968)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/clarification-on-loinc-panel-85353-1-inclusion-of-vital-signs-and-body-measurements/2317 "2025-01-23T14:24:38Z")
Hello everyone, I have a query regarding the content of the LOINC panel 85353-1 (Vital signs, weight, height, head circumference, oxygen saturation and BMI panel). From my understanding, vital signs (e.g., blood pressu… --- ## [Clarification on Filters in Hierarchy Browser and Related CSV Files](https://forum.loinc.org/t/clarification-on-filters-in-hierarchy-browser-and-related-csv-files/2350)
**Author:** [@aadi968](https://forum.loinc.org/u/aadi968)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/clarification-on-filters-in-hierarchy-browser-and-related-csv-files/2350 "2025-01-23T10:57:58Z")
Hi all, I’m working with the hierarchy browser and noticed that a CSV is provided for the “component by system” filter. However, I would like to understand how the hierarchy data for the other filters is retrieved and w… --- ## [Are panels to be mapped based on their contained LOINC codes or can they be mapped by human-interpreted definition?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/are-panels-to-be-mapped-based-on-their-contained-loinc-codes-or-can-they-be-mapped-by-human-interpreted-definition/2376)
**Author:** [@mitchedo](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mitchedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/are-panels-to-be-mapped-based-on-their-contained-loinc-codes-or-can-they-be-mapped-by-human-interpreted-definition/2376 "2025-01-22T18:05:36Z")
I have a longstanding question about LOINC panels. I’ve always interpreted panels as a strict relationship between the panel LOINC and its constituent LOINCs. Even when a panel LOINC might make sense from a “visual def… --- ## [International search index not updated](https://forum.loinc.org/t/international-search-index-not-updated/2373)
**Author:** [@aparolini](https://forum.loinc.org/u/aparolini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/international-search-index-not-updated/2373 "2025-01-21T14:42:55Z")
Hello, Some codes from the lated version (2.78), such as “105640-7” are not being found when using the SearchLoinc tool in another language than English. I guess the search index was rebuit only in english ? Thanks fo… --- ## [Cannot read score after filling out a form](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cannot-read-score-after-filling-out-a-form/2367)
**Author:** [@calenwalshe](https://forum.loinc.org/u/calenwalshe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cannot-read-score-after-filling-out-a-form/2367 "2025-01-17T19:37:19Z")
Hello, I’m trying to fill out this form on the LOINC site: LHC-Forms Demo It’s the ECOG, everyday cognition questionnaire. When I complete it, I do not get the score printed on the website which is what I expected. I… --- ## [LoincRsnaRadiologyPlaybook](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loincrsnaradiologyplaybook/2359)
**Author:** [@islamibrahimQ8](https://forum.loinc.org/u/islamibrahimQ8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loincrsnaradiologyplaybook/2359 "2025-01-13T10:45:32Z")
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