Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (also known as LOINC): A vocabulary database of universal identifiers for laboratory and clinical test results. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research. It is produced by the Regenstrief Institu

NIH MeSH · D039703Information Science

Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes

Also known asLOINC

Definition

A vocabulary database of universal identifiers for laboratory and clinical test results. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research. It is produced by the Regenstrief Institute. (LOINC and RELMA [Internet]. Indianapolis: The Regenstrief Institute; c1995-2001 [cited 2002 Apr 2]. Available from http://www.regenstrief.org/loinc)

MeSH classification

  • L01.462.750.245.945.500

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Common questions about Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes

What does Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes mean in medicine?
A vocabulary database of universal identifiers for laboratory and clinical test results. Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange and pooling of results for clinical care, outcomes management, and research. It is produced by the Regenstrief Institute. (LOINC and RELMA [Internet]. Indianapolis: The Regenstrief Institute; c1995-2001 [cited 2002 Apr 2]. Available from http://www.regenstrief.org/loinc) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes known by any other names?
Yes. Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes is also referred to as LOINC in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes sit in the medical classification?
Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.462.750.245.945.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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