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This category contains all topics and replies from the forum LOINC User Forum. No new posts are allowed within this category. --- ## [Attach a LOINC to a specific result for a DTA instead of setting it up at the DT](https://forum.loinc.org/t/attach-a-loinc-to-a-specific-result-for-a-dta-instead-of-setting-it-up-at-the-dt/1213)
**Author:** [@ah1234](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ah1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/attach-a-loinc-to-a-specific-result-for-a-dta-instead-of-setting-it-up-at-the-dt/1213 "2024-04-02T01:23:37Z")
Do any of you know if it is possible to attach a LOINC to a specific result for a DTA instead of setting it up at the DTA level? For our HIV differentiation test, they are requiring us to send LOINC 68961-2 for HIV-1 and… --- ## [How to search Knowledge Base vs document for LOINC User Guide](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-search-knowledge-base-vs-document-for-loinc-user-guide/1216)
**Author:** [@mitchedo](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mitchedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-search-knowledge-base-vs-document-for-loinc-user-guide/1216 "2023-10-17T08:59:39Z")
I have previously enjoyed using the document LOINC User Guide and ctrl-f to search for exact terms anywhere in the document. Now that it’s only available in the Knowledge Base, I find searching for exact terms significa… --- ## [Which Yes/No answer list](https://forum.loinc.org/t/which-yes-no-answer-list/1208)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/which-yes-no-answer-list/1208 "2023-11-01T15:27:51Z")
There are 33 answer lists containing “yes” and “no.” Many include instrument names; many don’t. If creating a new yes/no question, is there guidance around selecting the best yes/no answer list? --- ## [Looking for FHIR Python library/module to access LOINC FHIR Terminology Server](https://forum.loinc.org/t/looking-for-fhir-python-library-module-to-access-loinc-fhir-terminology-server/1202)
**Author:** [@anibal](https://forum.loinc.org/u/anibal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/looking-for-fhir-python-library-module-to-access-loinc-fhir-terminology-server/1202 "2023-10-09T08:09:56Z")
Hi all, I have a Python script that’s doing several other things already with a snowstorm (SNOMED CT) terminology server. I need to add functionality to also query the LOINC FHIR Terminology Server. Is there a particul… --- ## [IGH gene rearrangement LOINC codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/igh-gene-rearrangement-loinc-codes/1200)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/igh-gene-rearrangement-loinc-codes/1200 "2023-09-21T14:14:14Z")
Hello, I have a stakeholder asking how to report IGH gene rearrangement. Presumably, these should be along the lines of the existing IGH gene rearrangement LOINC codes, I have looked at the guide and section 3.9.6.4 Hem… --- ## [Need Help for to find LOINC Code](https://forum.loinc.org/t/need-help-for-to-find-loinc-code/1209)
**Author:** [@sandro99107099](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sandro99107099)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/need-help-for-to-find-loinc-code/1209 "2023-04-12T16:39:38Z")
Good morning, I’m new here. I work in a mycobacteria laboratory. I’m in charge of data management. I want to use LOINC for the analysis code. I’m searching loinc code for: MTB/XDR test, HAIN test drug resistance… --- ## [IGH gene rearrangement LOINC codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/igh-gene-rearrangement-loinc-codes/1199)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/igh-gene-rearrangement-loinc-codes/1199 "2023-09-05T18:55:35Z")
Hello, I have a stakeholder asking how to report IGH gene rearrangement. Presumably, these should be along the lines of the existing IGH gene rearrangement LOINC codes, I have looked at the guide and section 3.9.6.4 Hem… --- ## [PCR tests crossing method and specimen type](https://forum.loinc.org/t/pcr-tests-crossing-method-and-specimen-type/1204)
**Author:** [@mitchedo](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mitchedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/pcr-tests-crossing-method-and-specimen-type/1204 "2023-02-28T17:15:27Z")
Hi, A LOINC code is a highly pre-coordinated, 6-axis data model, which gives me fits. My current hair-pulling exercise is providing LOINCs for a number of microarray PCR tests. Our lab operates on a more post-coordina… --- ## [Classes Not present in loinc.csv](https://forum.loinc.org/t/classes-not-present-in-loinc-csv/1198)
**Author:** [@aadi968](https://forum.loinc.org/u/aadi968)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/classes-not-present-in-loinc-csv/1198 "2023-04-20T06:33:51Z")
Some classes of the Part.csv file were not used in the loinc.csv file then how to know the type of these classes? --- ## ["Oxygen Requirement" LOINC Code?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/oxygen-requirement-loinc-code/1219)
**Author:** [@dcarlson](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dcarlson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/oxygen-requirement-loinc-code/1219 "2023-06-16T16:25:27Z")
I’m working on trying to get all of our items we collect within the “Vitals” area of our product with LOINC codes. This is the one that I’m having the hardest time finding something for. From our client request for it:… --- ## [Loinc version change list](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-version-change-list/1218)
**Author:** [@rberge](https://forum.loinc.org/u/rberge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:46am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-version-change-list/1218 "2023-06-08T10:46:15Z")
I am looking into whether Loinc names can change between versions. On this site, I have looked for information about version changes. The Version change releases - like at this page \ **Author:** [@davidperkins](https://forum.loinc.org/u/davidperkins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/component-hierarchy-by-system-duplicates/1217 "2023-06-07T10:28:09Z") I have found what appear to be duplicates in the Component Hierarchy By System in the latest 2.74 release of Loinc. Here is an example from ‘ComponentHierarchyBySystem.csv’ Line 76488: “LP432695-7.LP29693-6.LP7756-2.LP… --- ## [codes for new interpretations of susceptibility testing I and SDD](https://forum.loinc.org/t/codes-for-new-interpretations-of-susceptibility-testing-i-and-sdd/1215)
**Author:** [@tittmannb](https://forum.loinc.org/u/tittmannb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/codes-for-new-interpretations-of-susceptibility-testing-i-and-sdd/1215 "2023-06-05T08:46:39Z")
Dear community members, I was wondering whether some of you have experience with coding the category “I - susceptible, increased exposure” as introduced by EUCAST in 2019 and similar the category “SDD - susceptible-dos… --- ## [Understanding Lab Panels](https://forum.loinc.org/t/understanding-lab-panels/631)
**Author:** [@apmis](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apmis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/understanding-lab-panels/631 "2023-05-30T03:08:48Z")
Hi, I am new to LOINC and generally trying to feel my way around using it to develop a Health Information System for my hospital in Nigeria. I have a couple of issues: I however do not understand how the i… --- ## [susceptibility test method (TB lab)](https://forum.loinc.org/t/susceptibility-test-method-tb-lab/704)
**Author:** [@chpcz01](https://forum.loinc.org/u/chpcz01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/susceptibility-test-method-tb-lab/704 "2023-05-19T19:03:27Z")
We have different methods (MGIT, Bactec, Agar proportion method and standardized Broth dilution method) on TB drug ST such as streptomycin. INAH… during LOINC mapping should we generalized as streptomycon\[susceptibility\]… --- ## [Specimen Type 66746-9 vs Specimen Source 31208-2?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/specimen-type-66746-9-vs-specimen-source-31208-2/1164)
**Author:** [@mitchedo](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mitchedo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/specimen-type-66746-9-vs-specimen-source-31208-2/1164 "2023-05-19T16:13:47Z")
What is the difference between these two LOINCs, and why should I choose one over the other? 66746-9 Specimen type:Type:Pt:Specimen:Nom 31208-2 Specimen source:Prid:Pt:XXX:Nom --- ## [Dimensionless Qn?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/dimensionless-qn/1205)
**Author:** [@dbakkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dbakkeren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/dimensionless-qn/1205 "2023-05-19T15:38:01Z")
Some calculated values do not have a unit attached as these are ratio’s of identical units. An example is the relative specific weight of a component (e.g. relative to the specific weight of water). Is it UCUM proof to r… --- ## [Answer list constraints](https://forum.loinc.org/t/answer-list-constraints/1214)
**Author:** [@jlyle](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlyle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/answer-list-constraints/1214 "2023-05-10T19:40:25Z")
Some questions have different answer lists in different contexts. Does the establishment of a question list at the general level, without an instrument context, constrain assignment to new lists in specific contexts? E.… --- ## [Mean Systolic BP and Mean Diastolic BP for special contexts](https://forum.loinc.org/t/mean-systolic-bp-and-mean-diastolic-bp-for-special-contexts/1212)
**Author:** [@sven0018](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sven0018)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/mean-systolic-bp-and-mean-diastolic-bp-for-special-contexts/1212 "2023-04-27T16:12:26Z")
Hello, We are looking for discrete LOINC codes for the systolic and diastolic parts of Mean Blood Pressure in the following special contexts: During anesthesia, while sitting, while standing, and while lying. Are we ju… --- ## [Can something marked as discouraged still be used?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-something-marked-as-discouraged-still-be-used/1211)
**Author:** [@kchin1982](https://forum.loinc.org/u/kchin1982)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/can-something-marked-as-discouraged-still-be-used/1211 "2023-04-20T13:15:31Z")
Hello, Noticed LOINC Code 52495-9 for Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is marked as “Discouraged”. Is there another LOINC code I should be using? Thank you --- ## [Contains LOINC entries for HL7-OBR.4](https://forum.loinc.org/t/contains-loinc-entries-for-hl7-obr-4/1210)
**Author:** [@hmumed](https://forum.loinc.org/u/hmumed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/contains-loinc-entries-for-hl7-obr-4/1210 "2023-04-19T16:32:16Z")
Hello, I am looking for LOINC numbers for HL7-OBR.4 (Universal Service Identifier), e.g. resting ECG, stress ECG, long-term ECG, spirometry, long-term blood pressure. Does LOINC contain entries for this? Heike --- ## [How to download the Chinese version of the database?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-download-the-chinese-version-of-the-database/1207)
**Author:** [@dada520](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dada520)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-download-the-chinese-version-of-the-database/1207 "2023-03-22T20:28:26Z")
I want to download the database that the language is Chinese，but i don’t know how to get it.Thank anyone who can help me! --- ## [System maintenance on 2023-03-16](https://forum.loinc.org/t/system-maintenance-on-2023-03-16/1206)
**Author:** [@timbriscoe](https://forum.loinc.org/u/timbriscoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/system-maintenance-on-2023-03-16/1206 "2023-03-15T11:26:24Z")
LOINC’s Terminology Service using HL7® FHIR® (fhir.loinc.org) will be unavailable on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. EDT to approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT (18:00-20:00 UTC) for maintenance. Follow @LOINC on Twitter … --- ## [Retrograde Semen Analysis Mapping](https://forum.loinc.org/t/retrograde-semen-analysis-mapping/1090)
**Author:** [@bhemelgarn](https://forum.loinc.org/u/bhemelgarn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/retrograde-semen-analysis-mapping/1090 "2023-02-27T16:18:26Z")
Hello, I am curious if anyone has mapped LOINC codes to retrograde semen analysis results. I’m unsure about the LOINC System since the semen analyzed is from the patient’s urine. I’m hesitant to map the LOINC codes you … --- ## [missing Oracle, MySQL and Postgres folder in Loinc\_2.73\\LoincTable](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-oracle-mysql-and-postgres-folder-in-loinc-2-73-loinctable/1203)
**Author:** [@chpcz01](https://forum.loinc.org/u/chpcz01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/missing-oracle-mysql-and-postgres-folder-in-loinc-2-73-loinctable/1203 "2023-02-08T08:45:19Z")
May I confirm LOINC 2.73 is no longer provide Oracle, MySQL and Postgres importing script? --- ## [Fertility clinic sperm aneuploidy/diploidy panel](https://forum.loinc.org/t/fertility-clinic-sperm-aneuploidy-diploidy-panel/1201)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/fertility-clinic-sperm-aneuploidy-diploidy-panel/1201 "2023-02-01T09:58:31Z")
Hi Lab LOINC, I wonder if the method is correct for these Codes as cytogenetics is an area of the Lab and not a method. FISH( Fluorescent in situ Hybridization) might be one of the possibilities. \ **Author:** [@dbakkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dbakkeren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/english-us-term-for-extra-tube-for-additional-testing/1174 "2023-01-04T16:17:45Z") Hi, In Dutch we use the term ‘spijtserum’ which literally translates to something like ‘regret serum’. It is widely used to obtain an extra tube of serum for additional testing, esp. at the ER where a diagnosis is not y… --- ## [Is this LOINC FHIR Terminology Server Implementation FOSS?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/is-this-loinc-fhir-terminology-server-implementation-foss/1059)
**Author:** [@manisha](https://forum.loinc.org/u/manisha)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/is-this-loinc-fhir-terminology-server-implementation-foss/1059 "2022-12-15T05:41:33Z")
Hi, Is this LOINC Server implementation a FOSS? I mean can one deploy it locally/regionally for integration? --- ## [Use of LOINCs](https://forum.loinc.org/t/use-of-loincs/1173)
**Author:** [@jshivapr](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jshivapr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/use-of-loincs/1173 "2022-12-11T13:21:34Z")
Are there any references on how many labs have implemented LOINC code mappings? I am trying to understand how widely adopted LOINC is at this point. Thanks! [Next page](https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/5.md?page=1)