# Where can we get a 2.40 download? **URL:** \ **Category:** general-discussion\ **Created:** [January 31, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781 "2013-01-31T20:20:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![maggiewright](https://forum.loinc.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/aeb1de/32.png) [@maggiewright](https://forum.loinc.org/u/maggiewright)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781/1 "2013-01-31T20:20:35Z")
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](http://loinc.org) website and do not find a download. So the question is…how do we get a 2.40 download? Thank you. Maggie Wright Sr. Business Analyst - Laboratory McKesson Corporation ---
**Author:** ![pdbanning](https://forum.loinc.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/9f8e36/32.png) [@pdbanning](https://forum.loinc.org/u/pdbanning)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781/2 "2013-10-01T13:22:57Z")
Hi Maggie, The federal regulations list LOINC v2.40 as the minimum data set. It is my understanding the more current releases are also appropriate. From pg 8 of the ONC Final Rule: “We proposed the use of version 2.38 of LOINC®, but have adopted version 2.40. We proposed the use of the February 2012 monthly version of RxNorm, but have adopted the August 2012 monthly version of RxNorm. We proposed the use of the August 15, 2011 version of CVX code sets, but have adopted the updated through July 11, 2012 version. In all these instances, we have found that the newer versions improve interoperability and EHR technology implementation, support MU, and do not create additional substantive requirements in comparison to the proposed versions of these vocabulary standards. Further, the adoption of these versions establishes the baseline in the CFR with the most recent versions of these vocabulary standards that is possible. Second, we have also established an approach that permits the use of newer versions of these standards than the one adopted in the CFR. We refer readers to section IV.B for a discussion of ‘‘minimum standards’’ code sets and our new more flexible approach for their use in certification and upgrading certified Complete EHRs and certified EHR Modules. Readers should also review § 170.555, which specifies the certification processes for ‘‘minimum standards’’ code sets.” Hope this helps. Pam ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.loinc.org/uploads/default/original/1X/dbab97ce9b2987d788a376e254fcaae249f3b672.png) [@system](https://forum.loinc.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.loinc.org/t/where-can-we-get-a-2-40-download/781/3 "2023-06-23T15:36:28Z")