LOINC Code 10707-8: Toxic Plant identified Inspection Nom (plant specimen)

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 Plant.toxic. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Plant specimen.

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: Both
• Method: Inspection

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Toxic Plant identified in Plant specimen by Inspection
• Plant.toxic
• E.g., Dumbcane (dieffenbachia), toxic decorative seeds e.g., Abrus precatorius, etc. Usually material swallowed by child
• Identity or presence; Microbiology; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Spec; Toxic Plant

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.

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