LOINCActiveOrder

LOINC Code 106418-7: Three-Item Loneliness scale [Three-Item Loneliness Scale]

106418-7 is a LOINC code used to identify Three-Item Loneliness scale [Three-Item Loneliness Scale] 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 Three-Item Loneliness scale. 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 Three-Item Loneliness scale. 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: Order
  • Panel type: Panel
  • Method: Three-Item Loneliness Scale

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

Three-Item Loneliness scale [Three-Item Loneliness Scale]
Three-Item Loneliness scale
The Three-Item Loneliness Scale was developed specifically for use on a telephone survey. This is a scale used to assess feelings of loneliness or social isolation. It was developed from the Revised UCLA (R-UCLA) Loneliness Scale. Each question is rated on a 3-point scale1 = Hardly Ever; 2 = Some of the Time; 3 = Often. All items are summed to give a total score.
3; Pan; Panel; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Survey

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

Three-Item Loneliness scale [Three-Item Loneliness Scale]Three-Item Loneliness scalePANEL.SURVEY.SDOH-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code106418-7
SystemLOINC
Display nameThree-Item Loneliness scale [Three-Item Loneliness Scale]
DescriptionThree-Item Loneliness scale
ComponentThree-Item Loneliness scale
Property-
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
Scale-
MethodThree-Item Loneliness Scale
ClassPANEL.SURVEY.SDOH
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationOrder

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.79
Last changed2.79

Part names

Three-Item Loneliness scale-Pt^PatientPoint in time (spot)

About this content

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.

LOINC Code 106418-7 | HealthAssure