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 104189-6: Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation (DBS) [Interp]

Name: LOINC Code 104189-6: Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation (DBS) [Interp]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:18.503Z

104189-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation (DBS) [Interp] 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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 Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.dot.

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: Order

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation newborn screen interpretation
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation
2; Blood; Chemistry; DBS; Dried blood spot; Filter paper; FP; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpret; Interpretation; Interpt; Intrp; MPS II; Mucopolysaccharidosis II; New born; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Scn; Scr; Scrn; WB; Whole blood

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

Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation (DBS) [Interp]Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation newborn screen interpretationMucopolysaccharidosis II DBS-ImpMucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretationCHEMMucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation, Dried blood spotImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104189-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameMucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation (DBS) [Interp]

DescriptionMucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation

Short nameMucopolysaccharidosis II DBS-Imp

ComponentMucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation

PropertyImp

TimingPt

System (specimen)Bld.dot

ScaleNom

ClassCHEM

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.77

Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretation, Dried blood spot

Part names

Mucopolysaccharidosis type II newborn screen interpretationImpPtBld.dotNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)DBS

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