LOINC Code 100000-9: Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC
100000-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
What is this code?
LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.
When is it used?
- Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
- May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
- Status: ACTIVE
- Order vs observation: Observation
What it does not mean
- The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.
Key facts
- Health informatics pioneer and the father of LOINC
- This term honors the long-standing contributions of Dr. Clement J. McDonald, the founder of LOINC and health informatics pioneer. Dr. McDonald's dedication, innovation, and hands-on contributions helped develop and continually improve medical informatics and health data standards.
- Clem McDonald; Dr. Clement J. McDonald Jr.; H+P; H+P.HX; Health Info Pioneer+Father of LOINC; History; Honorary; Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes; Narrative; P prime; Point in time; Random; Report
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.
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About this content
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