# general-discussion **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/general-discussion/20.md [Latest](https://forum.loinc.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.loinc.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.loinc.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the general-discussion category](https://forum.loinc.org/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/573)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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:** [@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 --- ## [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! --- ## [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? --- ## [English/US term for "extra tube (for additional testing)"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/english-us-term-for-extra-tube-for-additional-testing/1174)
**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… --- ## [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! --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Difference between \[Reported\] and not reported codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-between-reported-and-not-reported-codes/1148)
**Author:** [@olegzhuk](https://forum.loinc.org/u/olegzhuk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/difference-between-reported-and-not-reported-codes/1148 "2022-03-24T06:31:16Z")
Hello. I have a general question: what’s the principal difference between \[Reported\] and not reported codes. For example, for AMI 58258-5 Myocardial infarction 66624-8 Myocardial infarction \[Reported\] I k… --- ## [How to handle tests which cannot be found in LOINC database](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-handle-tests-which-cannot-be-found-in-loinc-database/1145)
**Author:** [@kausiks](https://forum.loinc.org/u/kausiks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-to-handle-tests-which-cannot-be-found-in-loinc-database/1145 "2022-03-10T10:51:13Z")
I have to identify the codes for the following tests X Ray of Left ankle oblique X Ray of Right ankle oblique But in the LOINC database, these 2 are not specifically available. We have AP+lateral, and other comb… --- ## [Carat for System](https://forum.loinc.org/t/carat-for-system/1144)
**Author:** [@maiio\_2021](https://forum.loinc.org/u/maiio_2021)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/carat-for-system/1144 "2022-03-09T10:10:10Z")
Hello, I’m a bit new here. To my understanding, for SYSTEM the carat “^” is used to identify the setting/from where the measurement was taken when not the patient (e.g. ^Fetus). If that’s the case, can someone then ple… --- ## [Retired LOINC CODES](https://forum.loinc.org/t/retired-loinc-codes/953)
**Author:** [@grmc](https://forum.loinc.org/u/grmc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/retired-loinc-codes/953 "2022-02-17T20:53:30Z")
I have downloaded the latest csv version (REF V2.61 REL 2017-06-23 RELMA LOINC TABLE). It’s my understanding the LOINC codes are never removed from the database, but when I search these file for these LOINC codes I cann… --- ## [Identifying who submitted a given LOINC code](https://forum.loinc.org/t/identifying-who-submitted-a-given-loinc-code/1141)
**Author:** [@mlterrymitre](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mlterrymitre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/identifying-who-submitted-a-given-loinc-code/1141 "2022-01-28T14:03:25Z")
Is there a way through SQL query of the LOINC tables (core, accessory files, etc.) to identify the original submitter of a LOINC code? If so, in which file and/or table would I find this information? As an arbitrary exa… --- ## [Historical labs needs LOINC codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/historical-labs-needs-loinc-codes/1138)
**Author:** [@romeot23loinc](https://forum.loinc.org/u/romeot23loinc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/historical-labs-needs-loinc-codes/1138 "2021-12-15T13:17:55Z")
Hello, We have Historical labs below that needs to LOINC Codes. Can someone assist? Thanks in advanced. IMAGE-GUIDED PAP W/AGE BASED SCR PROTOCOLS IMAGE-GUIDED PAP WITH AGE-BASED SCREENING WITH CT/NG, TRICHOMONAS I… --- ## [Sensitive Loinc Codes](https://forum.loinc.org/t/sensitive-loinc-codes/1128)
**Author:** [@tcc31tcc](https://forum.loinc.org/u/tcc31tcc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/sensitive-loinc-codes/1128 "2021-10-12T10:48:45Z")
HI, Am looking at the loinc codes and need to determine which of these may related to sensitive lab info such as drug abuse, stds, etc. Is there any mechanism available to identify those codes which related to this? Par… --- ## [Identifying a LOINC Code if Profile & Pathology](https://forum.loinc.org/t/identifying-a-loinc-code-if-profile-pathology/1126)
**Author:** [@blaqui12](https://forum.loinc.org/u/blaqui12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/identifying-a-loinc-code-if-profile-pathology/1126 "2021-09-30T14:25:01Z")
Hi, first of all, I am no med student or has anything solid background in the medical field, in fact, I am an App Developer, I have a project that uses LOINC Codes (I have no documentation from the previous developer of … --- ## [LOINC codes for different units within the same property](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-different-units-within-the-same-property/1116)
**Author:** [@sankalpg](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sankalpg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-for-different-units-within-the-same-property/1116 "2021-08-19T04:45:06Z")
Hello, I understand that with each LOINC code units given are just examples. Can someone please point me to the exact LOINC recommendation if the same code is to be used for different units within the same property. Fo… [Next page](https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/general-discussion/20.md?page=1)