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LOINC Code 106177-9: Date and time of last update of data

106177-9 is a LOINC code used to identify Date and time of last update of data 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 Date and time of last update of data. 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 Date and time of last update of data. 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

  • Date and time of last update of data
  • ADMIN; Date time last update; Date+time; Past; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random

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

Date and time of last update of dataDate time last updateADMINDatePt^PatientQn

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106177-9
SystemLOINC
Display nameDate and time of last update of data
Short nameDate time last update
ComponentDate and time of last update of data
PropertyDate
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleQn
ClassADMIN
Example unitsMMDDYY
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.78
Last changed2.78

Part names

Date and time of last update of dataDatePt^PatientQnPoint in time (spot)

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