# Legacy **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.loinc.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.loinc.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.loinc.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [LOINC 101](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-101/1171)
**Author:** [@jshivapr](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jshivapr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-101/1171 "2022-12-06T20:26:51Z")
Hi, I am new to the LOINC standard. I am part of a digital healthcare company who provides diagnostic results based on requests from AP pathology labs. Would it be fair to request that a AP lab provide us the appropria… --- ## [What does the MCnc property mean in the lipids](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-does-the-mcnc-property-mean-in-the-lipids/1172)
**Author:** [@brianreinhold](https://forum.loinc.org/u/brianreinhold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-does-the-mcnc-property-mean-in-the-lipids/1172 "2022-12-06T15:46:33Z")
I am trying to figure out the proper codes to represent the measurements from an Abbott CHOLESTECH LDX device to translate the measurements into FHIR following the PHD IG (more or less). There are no MDC codes for lipid … --- ## [What qualifies as ABXBACT?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-qualifies-as-abxbact/1169)
**Author:** [@noamyo](https://forum.loinc.org/u/noamyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-qualifies-as-abxbact/1169 "2022-12-04T22:55:41Z")
While working on a Lab hierarchy content, we’ve noticed that the class “ABXBACT” refers so several different type of codes which doesn’t seem to belong together: 73657-9Varicella zoster virus ORF36 genotype \[Identifier\] … --- ## [Introducing LOINC to Bahrain](https://forum.loinc.org/t/introducing-loinc-to-bahrain/1170)
**Author:** [@nigellefley](https://forum.loinc.org/u/nigellefley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/introducing-loinc-to-bahrain/1170 "2022-11-29T03:53:38Z")
Hi all, I’m working in a public hospital in Bahrain. The regulators have recently announced that we are to start reporting our Laboratory activity using the LOINC code set. Unfortunately we have no experience within the… --- ## [Discimination chemistry vs POCT test](https://forum.loinc.org/t/discimination-chemistry-vs-poct-test/1168)
**Author:** [@dbakkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dbakkeren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/discimination-chemistry-vs-poct-test/1168 "2022-11-04T08:48:13Z")
For some tests, like glucose, there is a distinction in methode as one can choose al LOINC code with ‘glucometer’ as method when usine a POC test. However there are more tests that can be performed using a POCT instrumen… --- ## [HLA typing](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hla-typing/1167)
**Author:** [@apatel59](https://forum.loinc.org/u/apatel59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hla-typing/1167 "2022-11-02T10:16:30Z")
\\My question is regardin… --- ## [LOINC codes for ACC/AHA Heart Failure Staging](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-acc-aha-heart-failure-staging/1166)
**Author:** [@ufbfung](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ufbfung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-acc-aha-heart-failure-staging/1166 "2022-10-27T13:55:43Z")
Hi all, Been trying to identify the appropriate LOINC codes for representing ACC/AHA Heart Failure staging. However, I’m not having much luck. Of note, I found the associated SNOMED-CT codes for the specific stages of h… --- ## [Body fluid](https://forum.loinc.org/t/body-fluid/1064)
**Author:** [@mauvila](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mauvila)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/body-fluid/1064 "2022-10-18T20:15:33Z")
Does the system “body fluid” really exclude peritoneal, synovial, and pleural fluid? Many hospitals/EHRs report certain fluid tests (e.g. nucleated cell count in a body fluid) using the same code, regardless of whether … --- ## [Final CDO coverage for outpatient IDR](https://forum.loinc.org/t/final-cdo-coverage-for-outpatient-idr/675)
**Author:** [@on9cloud](https://forum.loinc.org/u/on9cloud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/final-cdo-coverage-for-outpatient-idr/675 "2022-10-18T09:07:36Z")
We have finished mapping top 35 document types to LOINC (CDO). Here are some discussion items. I would like to hear response from LOINC users and creators. The studied IDR document types are described by two … --- ## [LOINC codes for MR volumetry](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-mr-volumetry/1165)
**Author:** [@hansbr](https://forum.loinc.org/u/hansbr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-mr-volumetry/1165 "2022-09-06T09:28:58Z")
Hello, I am currently evaluating the use of LOINC in our companies product. At this early stage it is very possible I might have some severe misunderstandings. My primary use case: I get MR images of a patients head an… --- ## [Neopterin \[Moles/volume\] Observation only; \[Mass/volume\] is Both?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/neopterin-moles-volume-observation-only-mass-volume-is-both/1163)
**Author:** [@twwiesman](https://forum.loinc.org/u/twwiesman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/neopterin-moles-volume-observation-only-mass-volume-is-both/1163 "2022-08-22T16:16:44Z")
Hi, We are in the process of mapping LOINC codes to our procedures and result components, and our lab has a Neopterin test that reports in nmol/L units. I noticed code 34908-4 Neopterin \[Mass/volume\] in Serum or Plasma… --- ## [Call for Feedback on LOINC Groups](https://forum.loinc.org/t/call-for-feedback-on-loinc-groups/938)
**Author:** [@dvreeman](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dvreeman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/call-for-feedback-on-loinc-groups/938 "2022-08-18T15:04:24Z")
Welcome to the discussion forum for LOINC Groups. We’d like to hear your feedback on the file format and the LOINC Groups that have been created. Additionally, we’d love to know how you intend to use this artifact and an… --- ## [LOINC on-line training and tutorials](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-on-line-training-and-tutorials/646)
**Author:** [@jhernandez](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jhernandez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-on-line-training-and-tutorials/646 "2022-08-12T02:25:54Z")
If you are unable to attend a training session at the Regenstrief Institute, you can access the training materials on-line at http://loinc.org/slideshows. --- ## [Cardiac MRI LOINC codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-mri-loinc-codes/1162)
**Author:** [@andrewking](https://forum.loinc.org/u/andrewking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cardiac-mri-loinc-codes/1162 "2022-08-04T09:27:10Z")
Hello, Is there a LOINC contact I can reach out to for discussion on the topic of adding more specific LOINC codes for Cardiac MRI? Cheers --- ## [How to find the original requester/submitter for a LOINC term?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-find-the-original-requester-submitter-for-a-loinc-term/1161)
**Author:** [@mlterrymitre](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mlterrymitre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-find-the-original-requester-submitter-for-a-loinc-term/1161 "2022-08-02T12:39:18Z")
Is there a way to find this out? Some LOINC codes that have no definition (e.g.: 81289-1) and there is some ambiguity as to its fit-for-purpose for a given implementation guide. Knowing who the requester/submitter was c… --- ## [Font question](https://forum.loinc.org/t/font-question/1160)
**Author:** [@ringms](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ringms)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/font-question/1160 "2022-07-25T20:44:20Z")
I am using RELMA on a standard pc running Windows 10. Some of the fonts are cut off at the bottom. Am I missing a required font? Any ideas? Thanks. --- ## [Generic panel for HPV tests](https://forum.loinc.org/t/generic-panel-for-hpv-tests/1159)
**Author:** [@fhielkema](https://forum.loinc.org/u/fhielkema)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/generic-panel-for-hpv-tests/1159 "2022-07-12T04:36:25Z")
Dear all, We’re struggling with a request for a panel code and would like your advice. The request is for a generic panel code with which to request human papilloma virus (HPV) tests. There are many different tests and … --- ## [Microdulition MIC method](https://forum.loinc.org/t/microdulition-mic-method/1156)
**Author:** [@slevels](https://forum.loinc.org/u/slevels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/microdulition-mic-method/1156 "2022-07-11T10:34:01Z")
For MIC susceptibility testing there is currently no distinction to be made based on the method. We would like to define the difference between automated- MIC testing and microdilution. We are therefore very curious ho… --- ## [quantitative test of S-Phenylmercapturic-acid (SPMA or S-PMA) in urine](https://forum.loinc.org/t/quantitative-test-of-s-phenylmercapturic-acid-spma-or-s-pma-in-urine/1109)
**Author:** [@fmacary](https://forum.loinc.org/u/fmacary)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/quantitative-test-of-s-phenylmercapturic-acid-spma-or-s-pma-in-urine/1109 "2022-06-27T12:02:25Z")
I’m looking for LOINC terms with component S-Phenylmercapturic-acid in urine, and also with the mass ratio S-Phenylmercapturic-acid/creatinine in urine. This substance is described here with its chemical formula and a … --- ## [Unknown codes from lab](https://forum.loinc.org/t/unknown-codes-from-lab/1158)
**Author:** [@rataredif](https://forum.loinc.org/u/rataredif)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/unknown-codes-from-lab/1158 "2022-06-23T12:27:06Z")
I am a terminologist/ontologist for a private company working with oncology data. I keep coming across items like “FH\_013” and “FH\_022”, plus many others in this same format, that are listed in the LOINC field in the EMR… --- ## [How to find OID in relation with a specific LOINC code ?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-find-oid-in-relation-with-a-specific-loinc-code/1157)
**Author:** [@chag](https://forum.loinc.org/u/chag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-find-oid-in-relation-with-a-specific-loinc-code/1157 "2022-06-17T07:26:57Z")
Hello, I’d like to find the OID of the following LOINC Code \ **Author:** [@jburke](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jburke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/order-loinc-with-multiple-specimen-types/822 "2022-06-03T01:18:15Z") I am LOINC mapping in a system that allows multiple specimen types to be coded for the same test(result) code with specific observation LOINCs. This system does not allow for multiple LOINC codes at the Orderable level… --- ## [LOINC in Practice for Device Manufacturer](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-in-practice-for-device-manufacturer/1097)
**Author:** [@ahauptman](https://forum.loinc.org/u/ahauptman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-in-practice-for-device-manufacturer/1097 "2022-06-02T03:11:15Z")
Hello all, I work for Dexcom which is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device company. Currently emailing with the kind folks at Regenstrief to understand if we need to submit a new term for consideration (I think w… --- ## [Post mortem lab tests](https://forum.loinc.org/t/post-mortem-lab-tests/1154)
**Author:** [@rataredif](https://forum.loinc.org/u/rataredif)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/post-mortem-lab-tests/1154 "2022-05-27T12:00:22Z")
Does anyone know if there are specific lab tests that are performed only post mortem, such as during an autopsy? If so, is there a way to get a list of the LOINC codes for those? I’m finding only post mortem imaging item… --- ## [Add allowed HL7 data types to LOINC terms?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/add-allowed-hl7-data-types-to-loinc-terms/1155)
**Author:** [@nradov](https://forum.loinc.org/u/nradov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/add-allowed-hl7-data-types-to-loinc-terms/1155 "2022-05-27T10:55:14Z")
Would it make sense to expand the LOINC data model to include fields for allowed HL7 data types? LOINC coded clinical observation data is most commonly transported and stored using the primary HL7 standards including V2 … --- ## [Dates on Loinc Version numbers?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/dates-on-loinc-version-numbers/1153)
**Author:** [@dcarlson](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dcarlson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/dates-on-loinc-version-numbers/1153 "2022-05-25T15:08:32Z")
A pretty basic question here… am I missing anything, or are there no dates at all to tie to the LOINC version numbers. I am trying to just do some analysis in our DBs as far as when certain datasets data were last updat… --- ## [Radiology CPT codes and LOINC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712)
**Author:** [@skorsak](https://forum.loinc.org/u/skorsak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/radiology-cpt-codes-and-loinc/712 "2022-05-19T16:54:52Z")
Hi there, I have one of our analysts mapping Radiology terms and she is using the CPT codes provided to determine the appropriate LOINC. Is this a bad strategy? Are the CPT codes for Radiology specific enough that… --- ## [April 2022 enhancements: versioning and translations](https://forum.loinc.org/t/april-2022-enhancements-versioning-and-translations/1152)
**Author:** [@timbriscoe](https://forum.loinc.org/u/timbriscoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/april-2022-enhancements-versioning-and-translations/1152 "2022-04-22T08:36:12Z")
We have deployed to an update to the LOINC Terminology Service (TS) using HL7 FHIR. You can read the details at: https://loinc.org/news/announcing-new-features-for-loincs-terminology-service-using-hl7-fhir/ We welcome y… --- ## [CORS for web browsers](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cors-for-web-browsers/1055)
**Author:** [@jlanz](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jlanz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cors-for-web-browsers/1055 "2022-04-21T08:18:34Z")
Hi, thanks for FHIR server, it is very interesting. I have problem with CORS, Postman queries work perfectly, but when doing them from a web browser the server returns CORS issue. For example, google chrome: Access to… --- ## [Language/translations](https://forum.loinc.org/t/language-translations/1009)
**Author:** [@lostie](https://forum.loinc.org/u/lostie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/language-translations/1009 "2022-04-19T03:34:36Z")
Hi! I was just testing your fhir terminology server with some code system queries. I was wondering if there’s any way (as there is in https://search.loinc.org) to set the language, so I can get translated values in valu… [Previous page](https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/5.md) [Next page](https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/5.md?page=2)