LOINC Code 101000-8: Health informatics leader and champion of semantic interoperability

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 leader and champion of semantic interoperability. 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 leader and champion of semantic interoperability
• This term honors the lasting legacy of Dr. Daniel J. Vreeman as a perennial advocate of health data standards. Dr. Vreeman led the international growth and adoption of LOINC during his tenure as director. Dan's commitment to building a seamless network of health information systems is unparalleled.
• Dan Vreeman; Dr. Daniel J. Vreeman; H+P; H+P.HX; History; Honorary; Informatics leader+champion of interoperability; 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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