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 104972-5: Medical device summary information Narrative

Name: LOINC Code 104972-5: Medical device summary information Narrative
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.131Z

104972-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Medical device summary information Narrative 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 Medical device summary information. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

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 Medical device summary information. 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

Medical device summary information Narrative
Medical device summary information
ADMIN; Narrative; Person name; 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.

Common synonyms

Medical device summary information NarrativeMedical device summary infoMedical device summary informationADMINPnPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code104972-5

SystemLOINC

Display nameMedical device summary information Narrative

DescriptionMedical device summary information

Short nameMedical device summary info

ComponentMedical device summary information

PropertyPn

TimingPt

System (specimen)^Patient

ScaleNar

ClassADMIN

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Part names

Medical device summary informationPnPt^PatientNarPerson namePoint in time (spot)

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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.