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LOINC Code 11029-6: Consistency Nom (Stl)

11029-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Consistency Nom (Stl) 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 Consistency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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 Consistency. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Stool.

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

  • Consistency of Stool
  • Consistency
  • Bowel movement; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Nominal; Point in time; Random; SPEC; Stl; Stool = Fecal; Typ

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

Consistency Nom (Stl)Consistency of StoolConsistency StlConsistencySPECConsistency, StoolType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11029-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameConsistency Nom (Stl)
DescriptionConsistency
Short nameConsistency Stl
ComponentConsistency
PropertyType
TimingPt
System (specimen)Stool
ScaleNom
ClassSPEC
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released1.0j-a
Last changed2.73

Consumer names

Consistency, Stool

Part names

ConsistencyTypePtStoolNomPoint in time (spot)

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