What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 100878-8: Endoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract Document

Name: LOINC Code 100878-8: Endoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract Document
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:16.533Z

100878-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Endoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract Document 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 Endoscopic ultrasound study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Upper GI tract.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

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 Endoscopic ultrasound study. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Upper GI tract.

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: Both
Method: US

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Endoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract Document
Endoscopic ultrasound study
Document; Echography; Endo US study; Finding; Findings; GI.ENDO; Point in time; Random; Sonogram; Sonograph; Sonography; Study report; UGI; ULS; Ultrasound; Up; Upr GI Tract

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.

Common synonyms

Endoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract DocumentEndo US study Upr GI Tract DocEndoscopic ultrasound studyENDO.GIFindPtUpper GI tract

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code100878-8

SystemLOINC

Display nameEndoscopic ultrasound study Upper GI tract Document

DescriptionEndoscopic ultrasound study

Short nameEndo US study Upr GI Tract Doc

ComponentEndoscopic ultrasound study

PropertyFind

TimingPt

System (specimen)Upper GI tract

ScaleDoc

MethodUS

ClassENDO.GI

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.73

Last changed2.73

Part names

Endoscopic ultrasound studyFindPtUpper GI tractDocUSFindingPoint in time (spot)Ultrasound

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.