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.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 105082-2: Collection end time (Specimen) [Date/time]

Name: LOINC Code 105082-2: Collection end time (Specimen) [Date/time]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:19.133Z

105082-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Collection end time (Specimen) [Date/time] 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 Collection end time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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 Collection end time. It is commonly used with the system or sample type XXX.

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

Collection end time of Specimen
Collection end time
Coll; Collect; Collect End Tme; Collected; Date and time; Misc; Miscellaneous; Other; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spec; Time stamp; Timestamp; To be specified in another part of the message; Unspecified

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

Collection end time (Specimen) [Date/time]Collection end time of SpecimenCollect End Tme SpecCollection end timeSPECCollection end time, SpecimenTmStp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code105082-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameCollection end time (Specimen) [Date/time]

DescriptionCollection end time

Short nameCollect End Tme Spec

ComponentCollection end time

PropertyTmStp

TimingPt

System (specimen)XXX

ScaleQn

ClassSPEC

Example units{hh:min}

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.78

Last changed2.78

Consumer names

Collection end time, Specimen

Part names

Collection end timeTmStpPtXXXQnTime Stamp (Date and Time)Point in time (spot)

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