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.

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LOINC Code 10268-1: Stool collection device Institution inventory number

Name: LOINC Code 10268-1: Stool collection device Institution inventory number
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:17.457Z

10268-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Stool collection device Institution inventory number 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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool collection device.

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 Institution inventory number. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool collection device.

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

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Stool collection device Institution inventory number
Institution inventory number
Bowel movement; Coll; Collect; Collected; Facility; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Ident; Identifier; Inventory #; IO.TUBE; No; Nominal; Num; Point in time; Random; Stl; Stl Collect Device; Stool = Fecal

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

Stool collection device Institution inventory numberStl Collect Device Inventory #Institution inventory numberIO.TUBEIDPtStool collection device

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code10268-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameStool collection device Institution inventory number

DescriptionInstitution inventory number

Short nameStl Collect Device Inventory #

ComponentInstitution inventory number

PropertyID

TimingPt

System (specimen)Stool collection device

ScaleNom

ClassIO.TUBE

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0i

Last changed2.29

Part names

Institution inventory numberIDPtStool collection deviceNomIdentifierPoint in time (spot)

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