# general-discussion **URL:** https://forum.loinc.org/c/legacy/general-discussion/20.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 --- ## [Simplexa Influenza A/B & RSV PCR Loinc?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/simplexa-influenza-a-b-rsv-pcr-loinc/827)
**Author:** [@jkendzorski](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jkendzorski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/simplexa-influenza-a-b-rsv-pcr-loinc/827 "2014-01-28T14:22:01Z")
I have been working on the MU2 updates for my facility and compiling a LOINC database is part of that project. In all of my time searching and reaching out to coworkers, we have been unable to find any LOINC code to mat… --- ## [Loinc codes on reagents package inserts](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-on-reagents-package-inserts/771)
**Author:** [@roubad](https://forum.loinc.org/u/roubad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2014, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-codes-on-reagents-package-inserts/771 "2014-01-19T21:33:56Z")
Hi folks, Is anyone working with the reagent manufacturers to supply LOINC codes on their package inserts? This would definitely help Labs that have not implemeted LOINC coding into their systems. --- ## [Field specifications?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/field-specifications/812)
**Author:** [@epsteph](https://forum.loinc.org/u/epsteph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/field-specifications/812 "2013-10-01T19:12:32Z")
Hi, Is there somewhere that I could find specifications for the various LOINC fields - values and / or character limits? Thanks, Steph --- ## [Question about LOINC code](https://forum.loinc.org/t/question-about-loinc-code/809)
**Author:** [@cmoser](https://forum.loinc.org/u/cmoser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/question-about-loinc-code/809 "2013-10-01T13:30:37Z")
Several of our reference lab tests are giving us trouble trying to find the correct LOINC code. For example, we have a battery called Meningoencephalitis Comprehensive Panel that is sent to our reference lab. Within th… --- ## [Where can we get a 2.40 download?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781)
**Author:** [@maggiewright](https://forum.loinc.org/u/maggiewright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781 "2013-10-01T13:22:57Z")
The standards for Meaningful Use Stage 2 currently require using LOINC release 2.40. However, 2.42 has been released. We have searched the loinc.org website and do not find a download. So the question is…how do we get… --- ## [Genetic Homology to Known Strains](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genetic-homology-to-known-strains/801)
**Author:** [@mmarti5](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mmarti5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genetic-homology-to-known-strains/801 "2013-08-13T19:47:56Z")
I need to code a series of observations made on the genetic sequence of the PRRS virus ORF5 gene. Specifically, the lab reports the percent homology to four different well-know vaccine and wild strains. I can figure ou… --- ## [Cloning existing LOINC terms for additional specimen types](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cloning-existing-loinc-terms-for-additional-specimen-types/799)
**Author:** [@wbeehner](https://forum.loinc.org/u/wbeehner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/cloning-existing-loinc-terms-for-additional-specimen-types/799 "2013-07-26T13:32:57Z")
As I have been working to map LOINC codes to our Lab Test Dictionary, I have noticed at times that related LOINC terms are missing some specimen types we utilize. For Example, 62238-1 Glomerular filtration rate/1.… --- ## [Manufacturers' mapping](https://forum.loinc.org/t/manufacturers-mapping/796)
**Author:** [@cjekin](https://forum.loinc.org/u/cjekin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/manufacturers-mapping/796 "2013-07-17T19:35:27Z")
Hi all, I keep reading literature that says Roche and other manufacturers have already mapped their product catalog to LOINC, but nobody told Roche that (at least not in the UK). Does anyone use manufacturers’ mappi… --- ## [gene mutations tested for vs gene mutation analysis](https://forum.loinc.org/t/gene-mutations-tested-for-vs-gene-mutation-analysis/793)
**Author:** [@priawteensad](https://forum.loinc.org/u/priawteensad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/gene-mutations-tested-for-vs-gene-mutation-analysis/793 "2013-06-27T07:31:39Z")
I was assign to mapped local codes in my country (Thailand) with LOINC in varies of lab section. For the gene mutation section, the local test name : FGFR2 Mutation which report in term of type of mutation. So I’m not cl… --- ## [Regenstrief's collaboration with lab vendors](https://forum.loinc.org/t/regenstriefs-collaboration-with-lab-vendors/794)
**Author:** [@bford](https://forum.loinc.org/u/bford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/regenstriefs-collaboration-with-lab-vendors/794 "2013-06-26T15:59:36Z")
At the LOINC conference, one of the presenters talked about work that Regenstrief is doing with lab suppliers. Is there information about that work that can be shared? A list of the suppliers who are participating woul… --- ## [Same "disease" process, same test?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/same-disease-process-same-test/791)
**Author:** [@mmarti5](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mmarti5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/same-disease-process-same-test/791 "2013-05-16T15:32:46Z")
There are a number of tests with component “Abnormal Prion Protein.” These abnormal proteins occur in a number of different diseases in different species. They can be detected by a number of different methods. htt… --- ## [T3 UPTAKE](https://forum.loinc.org/t/t3-uptake/790)
**Author:** [@dudenaz](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dudenaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/t3-uptake/790 "2013-04-30T16:31:59Z")
I am working with a client that is using “UNITS” as their result units for the T3 UPTAKE test. I see that LOINC 3050-2 has “%” as the result units. Should I use LOINC 3055-1 (Triiodothyronine (T3)/​Triiodothyronine (T3) … --- ## [UCUM for cells/uL](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ucum-for-cells-ul/787)
**Author:** [@blitz](https://forum.loinc.org/u/blitz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/ucum-for-cells-ul/787 "2013-03-13T12:45:55Z")
I have downloaded the Common UCUM Units from the LOINC.org website. I am receiving a conflict for the fully expressed UCUM value for cells/uL. In the Common UCUM units the cells/uL is {cells}/uL. But I am finding in ot… --- ## [Using 'unspecified' system LOINCs](https://forum.loinc.org/t/using-unspecified-system-loincs/782)
**Author:** [@nwagner1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/nwagner1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/using-unspecified-system-loincs/782 "2013-02-20T17:47:33Z")
We are in the process of setting up a lab feed to a common data warehouse. We now have LOINCs in place in our lab system. We will be sending historical lab records, which do not have LOINC codes. A crosswalk file is requ… --- ## [Test display name for EHR](https://forum.loinc.org/t/test-display-name-for-ehr/757)
**Author:** [@johnmok](https://forum.loinc.org/u/johnmok)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/test-display-name-for-ehr/757 "2013-01-31T21:02:37Z")
Hi, I would like to seek LOINC users advice on the “standardized” display name for laboratory results in eHR. Just wonder any members encounter some questions about the uniqueness of test display name during the s… --- ## [What LOINC codes for phlebotomy sites](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-loinc-codes-for-phlebotomy-sites/780)
**Author:** [@pringgenberg](https://forum.loinc.org/u/pringgenberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/what-loinc-codes-for-phlebotomy-sites/780 "2013-01-29T14:55:21Z")
I need LOINC codes for the sites(locations) that we report for Blood Gases and other phlebotomy sites. Are there different ones for different sample types ie- venous versus arterial? --- ## [New LOINC terms](https://forum.loinc.org/t/new-loinc-terms/775)
**Author:** [@jburke](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jburke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/new-loinc-terms/775 "2013-01-09T15:10:13Z")
Hello, I am working through the docments provided with each new LOINC release regarding changes. I have loooked at the Change file, Change Report and the Map To file. I have seen the What’s coming in the New Rel… --- ## [HEDIS Data](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hedis-data/772)
**Author:** [@roubad](https://forum.loinc.org/u/roubad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/hedis-data/772 "2012-11-14T01:35:16Z")
Most Labs provide HEDIS data to Healthcare Plans as part of a contractual agreement. Our Lab also supplies LOINC codes with the results we supply. The plans are required to exclude sensitive genetic testing results f… --- ## [how do I get a LOINC code for a new document type?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-loinc-code-for-a-new-document-type/769)
**Author:** [@tomlang](https://forum.loinc.org/u/tomlang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-loinc-code-for-a-new-document-type/769 "2012-11-07T13:28:36Z")
I am working on some projects to better integrate state PDMPs (prescription drug monitoring programs) into existing HIT. I have some reports that I want to design. A search of RELMA doesn’t show any document types clos… --- ## [LOINC and Cyto/Path](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-and-cyto-path/744)
**Author:** [@garabedy](https://forum.loinc.org/u/garabedy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-and-cyto-path/744 "2012-09-07T16:34:23Z")
Can someone tell me if Cytology and Pathology are excluded from LOINC coding? I was trying to collect some meaningful use data and was told by a Pathology Lab that they were excluded from this? “Additionally, the di… --- ## [General comments/findings for molecular test.](https://forum.loinc.org/t/general-comments-findings-for-molecular-test/758)
**Author:** [@barryfky](https://forum.loinc.org/u/barryfky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/general-comments-findings-for-molecular-test/758 "2012-08-27T19:39:57Z")
Hi all, I am working for assigning LOINC code for molecular tests. There are molecular tests report with some general comments within in my local hosp. e.g. comments, findings, conclusion. The result type would be f… --- ## [Genetic Sequence Data Scale](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genetic-sequence-data-scale/725)
**Author:** [@mmarti5](https://forum.loinc.org/u/mmarti5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/genetic-sequence-data-scale/725 "2012-04-02T20:33:23Z")
As part of the enhanced swine influenza surveillance program, the National Animal Health Laboratory Network may need to message actual base sequences from various Influenza A genes. Everything I read about genetic LOINC… --- ## [Loinc - problems](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-problems/722)
**Author:** [@tberger](https://forum.loinc.org/u/tberger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-problems/722 "2011-02-17T13:58:52Z")
Hello, I carefully read the User Guide (ok the german translation :wink: ), but there are still some questions open. If I correctly understood the whole DB u only make a difference between Serum, Plasma, Liquo… --- ## [Seeking a "starter set"](https://forum.loinc.org/t/seeking-a-starter-set/638)
**Author:** [@jrlandau](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jrlandau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/seeking-a-starter-set/638 "2011-01-21T14:49:52Z")
I would like to find a “starter set” of LOINC-identified lab tests, for inclusion in our EMR program. I have in mind something equivalent in breadth to the order sheets that the labs provide to physicians, which typical… --- ## [Details of Lab network.](https://forum.loinc.org/t/details-of-lab-network/691)
**Author:** [@josephjob](https://forum.loinc.org/u/josephjob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/details-of-lab-network/691 "2010-04-25T00:09:28Z")
Hi, As part of my EHR development, I am looking for Lab networks, with which I can interface my EHR using LOINC. It would be highly appreciated If any one can suggest the name of Lab network which are ready to Inte… --- ## [LoINC and differences in method calibration](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-and-differences-in-method-calibration/680)
**Author:** [@dbakkeren](https://forum.loinc.org/u/dbakkeren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-and-differences-in-method-calibration/680 "2010-04-19T08:30:24Z")
I have a question for which I haven’t found an answer in de LOINC manual sofar. In the Netherland most labs use an enzym calibrator (SKML Kalibrator 2000) to calibrate routine enzym assays in serum/plasma. This specially… --- ## [Manual VS Database](https://forum.loinc.org/t/manual-vs-database/683)
**Author:** [@jeffreyice1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jeffreyice1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/manual-vs-database/683 "2010-03-18T15:35:34Z")
I have some questions and some corrections based on my cross ref of the tables in 2.30 and the manual CLINICAL CLASS\_TYP (MANUAL) BDYTMP.ATOM Body temperature molecular This should be BDYTMP.ATOM Body tempera… --- ## [Is their any one there?](https://forum.loinc.org/t/is-their-any-one-there/684)
**Author:** [@jeffreyice1](https://forum.loinc.org/u/jeffreyice1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/is-their-any-one-there/684 "2010-03-18T14:58:41Z")
Is their a person that is responsable to repond to anyone on this forum? At the very least as I have based my new software for EMR on LOINC you would think that someone would respond that we at least recieved you me… --- ## [LOINC Multi-axial hierarchy problem](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-multi-axial-hierarchy-problem/678)
**Author:** [@clynch](https://forum.loinc.org/u/clynch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/loinc-multi-axial-hierarchy-problem/678 "2010-01-28T17:05:11Z")
The multi-axial hierarchy in version 2.29 is inaccurate. An example is that Chlamydia sp ab is under Campylobacter jejuni. There are many other errors as well. --- ## [Codes for standard Glucose tests](https://forum.loinc.org/t/codes-for-standard-glucose-tests/671)
**Author:** [@sallman](https://forum.loinc.org/u/sallman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/codes-for-standard-glucose-tests/671 "2010-01-13T13:08:22Z")
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