How often should Loinc Terms be updated in the EHR?
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Hello Jessica, updates to LOINC are released twice per year, in February and August. Per Section 12.6 of the LOINC Users’ Guide, our recommendation is to update systems within 90 days of a new LOINC version’s release. New versions of LOINC contain new concepts but also important updates to existing terms. Let us know if you have additional questions.
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How do we know what the newest LOINC release is that is available?
Thank you,
Jessica
Hello Jessica, the most recent LOINC release is the one referenced at Download LOINC – LOINC. Let me know if you need a programmatic means of determining the current LOINC version.